Charles Figueroa
"Be more connected to the world we live in"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 341 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO39milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO34milestraveled by bus
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UP TO10pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Charles's actions
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 32 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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
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
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
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
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 QUESTIONClimate + Air Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Charles Figueroa 4/25/2024 8:18 AMPeople have the impression that taking a Bus is for low income people and homeless. Maybe those are the primary users, but why is that portrayed as "negative". I have met many very nice people on the bus has had many good, interesting conversations. -
Charles Figueroa 4/24/2024 9:08 AMWant to walk more...not only is it healthy, it keeps us connected to the world we live in - Smells, sounds, sights, elevation changes and wind directions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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Charles Figueroa 4/17/2024 1:37 PMEco challenge going slow, having hard time to make time during the week to do any of the challenges-
Liz Zavodsky (Ecochallenge Staff) 4/17/2024 2:48 PMKeep going! Anytime you can complete an action it makes a difference. Glad you are here learning and making an impact.
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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?
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Marylene Pascua 4/15/2024 7:16 AMThese transportation choices - walking, riding transit, biking or driving, makes you appreciate the environment, the people, things and animals around you. The stories being shared, the memories captured by your lenses, the reflections that you might have and the way everything interacts with one another. It could be a perfect day or somewhat near to perfect day.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Low Carbon DietWhich high carbon foods will you eat less of, and what are some low carbon options you'll choose instead?
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Shelley Pinckney 4/09/2024 7:22 PMI'm looking forward to the fresh fruits and veggies that will soon be in season. They always taste better when they are fresh.
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