Marlene Raigoza
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 145 THIS WEEK
- 961 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO27milestraveled by foot
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO28pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO24public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0minutespent outdoors
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
Marlene's actions
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Climate + Air
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
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.
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 15 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Land + Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
Action Track: Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 1 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Marlene Raigoza 4/23/2024 9:40 AMvolunteering is a great way to help others and help yourself feel good inside!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Borrow Before I BuyHow did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Marlene Raigoza 4/23/2024 9:37 AMSharing economy can be a great way to get goods and services! in my neighborhood, I usually give away guavas and my neighbors give me goods that they have extra! it helps build a positive community near me. -
Marlene Raigoza 4/23/2024 8:29 AMwow one more week left of the challenge. time flies when you are having fun!-
Johanna Sandoval 4/23/2024 8:29 AMSUCH A BLASTTTTTT
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Marlene Raigoza 4/22/2024 9:53 AMI found working in my community allowed me to communicate and meet people that shared the same interests. It is awesome to see an area go from dirty to clean with the help of people choosing to get together for a good cause. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Forest-Friendly FoodsWhat did you learn about forest-friendly foods? How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Marlene Raigoza 4/22/2024 9:14 AMI would like to start implementing a forest- friendly foods. I would be a good way to explore more seasonal foods that I have not tried yet. -
Marlene Raigoza 4/22/2024 9:10 AM"There is no such thing as "away". When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere".- Annie Leonard -
Marlene Raigoza 4/21/2024 12:52 PMAlmost there! So many sustainable habits I’ve picked on!-
Carmen Deale 4/21/2024 1:16 PMYes, I agree. Day 21. Anything you do for 21 days becomes a habit. Thank you for sharing
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Marlene Raigoza 4/20/2024 8:14 PMTime flies…. Almost at the finish line of the challenge. -
Marlene Raigoza 4/19/2024 8:04 AMAs we approach out last week of this challenge it is important we carry out the new habits we learned and incorporate them into our daily lives. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Marlene Raigoza 4/18/2024 8:20 AMWhen driving alone in my own vehicle, I have no interactions of meaningful conversations with people. When I take public transportation, I notice I can talk to people and have interactions with them.