BRANDAN MONTOYA
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 291 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO66pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO13plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO10advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
BRANDAN's actions
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
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?
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BRANDAN MONTOYA 4/04/2024 12:58 PMThis has been Great I have been volunteering for wildlife refuges I will have amazing photos soon-
Julie Witty 4/04/2024 2:18 PMThat sounds awesome!
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BRANDAN MONTOYA 4/02/2024 9:59 AMBeing a wildlife photographer as a hobby I spend a bit of time in wildlife conservation. I always make sure I leave with some trash and I also take little waste with as well-
Ahzeen Mansoori 4/02/2024 10:22 AMLove that you throw away any trash you see!
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BRANDAN MONTOYA 4/02/2024 9:49 AMI go for walks early in the morning and afternoon with my camera just incase I see some wildlife I want to photograph. But there is constant trash I have too pick up[ -
BRANDAN MONTOYA 4/01/2024 7:26 AMMe and the family use meatal straws really easy to clean and eco friendly-
Julie Witty 4/02/2024 9:45 AMWe have metal straws too! I love them!
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BRANDAN MONTOYA 4/01/2024 7:22 AMI Built a green house this year, and I'm adding solar panel to produce power for fans and heater/cooler elements to the green house
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BRANDAN MONTOYA 4/02/2024 10:07 AMOh! there will be photos real soon! -
Julie Witty 4/02/2024 9:44 AMWould love to see some pictures!
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