Rebeca Barrios-Hurst
"To reduce my carbon footprint so our earth will be around for the next generation!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 30 TODAY
- 70 THIS WEEK
- 435 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO23pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO129plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO552gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO12hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2,135minutesspent outdoors
Rebeca's actions
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
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
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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.
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 Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Rebeca Barrios-Hurst 4/18/2024 10:10 AMUntil I started tracking...I never realized how quick people are to offer you a bag. Even if you are just purchasing a small item. How do we change this mindset...opting in vs. opting out? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Weekly Meal PlanningHow did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?
Rebeca Barrios-Hurst 4/02/2024 11:18 AMI have always been one of those people who go to the pantry and figures out what to make for dinner. When I decide, I often have to run to the store for one more ingredient...so I am hoping that planning meals not only reduces food waste, but also helps with less carbon emissions as I will make less trips to the store. Wish me luck on this journey... -
Rebeca Barrios-Hurst 3/19/2024 3:35 PM
As a resident of the Great Lake State, access to fresh water has always felt abundant and secure. However, a recent trip out west opened my eyes to the critical importance of preserving and protecting this invaluable natural resource.