Daniel Gonzalez

Oregon State University SUS 304

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358 TOTAL

participant impact

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171

miles

traveled by bike
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pounds of CO2

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1.0

carbon footprint

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35

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being mindful
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8.0

stories

shared
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185

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spent learning

Daniel's actions

Electricity

Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 2

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Buy Bamboo

Bamboo Production

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Share to Social Media: Electricity

Electricity

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Electricity Generation and tag Ecochallenge.org.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Aquaculture

Improved Aquaculture

Each day, I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 5 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Daniel Gonzalez 10/11/2023 9:53 PM
I noticed that I enjoy listening to my friends talk about what they learned in class. Mostly every time I ask my friends about their class I learn something new or have a new perspective on certain concepts. It has also improved my communication skills.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Daniel Gonzalez 10/11/2023 9:49 PM
For me, it was fairly easy as I am not a person who drinks coffee regularly. I also do not like to eat chocolate and mainly stick to fruits, bread, tuna, and other simple foods.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Daniel Gonzalez 10/11/2023 9:45 PM
I have noticed that the popularity of bamboo alternatives has increased in my community. There is also clothing made from bamboo that naturally masks odors, very breathable and durable. Another alternative I have seen is corn husks for plates and baskets

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Daniel Gonzalez 10/11/2023 9:41 PM
One potential spot where microturbines can be installed in my city would be by the surrounding hills and or viewpoints. I live in Hillsboro and as you can guess by the name there are a lot of hills in the area away from people. This is convenient as wind turbines make lots of noise.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

What was the most interesting thing to learn about sustainable aquaculture practices?
Daniel Gonzalez 10/11/2023 9:33 PM
Since agriculture has the largest production of methane, sustainable aquaculture is another alternative for food as it produces less greenhouse gas emissions

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