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Amanda Martinez

Deloitte North Texas

"My goal is to find new and interesting ways to change my patterns while creating a healthier, more sustainable planet!"

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 1,325 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    110
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • up to
    106
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    energy audits
    conducted
  • up to
    35
    minutes
    being mindful
  • up to
    52
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • up to
    5.0
    items
    repaired
  • up to
    1.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • up to
    1.0
    donations
    made
  • up to
    4.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • up to
    25
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    5.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • up to
    1.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • up to
    60
    square feet
    community beautification
  • up to
    1.0
    trees
    planted
  • up to
    54
    minutes
    spent learning

Amanda's Actions

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Advocate For Your Watershed

SDG 6

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Stay on the Ground

SDG 11

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation

SDG 5

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Support Public Transit

SDG 10, 16

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 0 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Advocate for Water Habitat!

SDG 14

I will make 0 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 10 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Organize a Book Club

SDG 4

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Host or Join a Cleanup Event

SDG 11, 17

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG 16

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 2 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Advocate for Equitable Food Access

SDG 10

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Chat With A Nonprofit

SDG 12

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG 7

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Replace Manual Thermostats

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation
    What are some of the barriers that exist to women and girls' equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 9:42 PM
    In both private and public spheres, women face occupational segregation, and multiple barriers—such as lack of access to land, capital, financial resources and technology, as well as gender-based violence—due to cultural mindsets and stereotypes. I feel like I have less barriers than many women, but still feel like I am sometime at a disadvantage.
  • Reflection Question
    Education & Livelihood Research Impact Investing
    After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 9:37 PM
    We can “vote with our dollars” and choose not only investments that do no harm, but are actively doing good for the world, mankind, and the environment!
  • Reflection Question
    Economy & Communities Chat With A Nonprofit
    What was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 9:29 PM
    I was introduced to Dallas Margarita Ball through some teammates in BvB Dallas. Dallas Margarita Society is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization operating under the name of Dallas Children's Charities. Originally started in 1977, they provide children with gifts at Chriatmas time and provide support and assistance to geoups that work with at risk DFW children throughout the year. They directly provide assistance to over 6800 at risk youth each year.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Advocate for Water Habitat!
    Why is water habitat important to you?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 9:25 PM
    As I read in learning more about watersheds, the saying “the ocean refuses no river” really puts into perspective how vitally important taking care of our water and soil right HERE, where we live, is! Whether or not we think we are close enough to a river or ocean, it all matters!
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Advocate For Your Watershed
    What watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 9:20 PM
    I live in the Trinity watershed. I don’t know if it’s interesting or unique but I was reading about the record rainfall in north Texas and how that made some acutely aware of where all that water goes. And while I know it all flows through land, seeing the saying “the ocean refuses no river” felt overwhelmingly powerful.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Plant a Tree
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 8:53 PM
    I will be 100% transparent, after a tornado and knowing the cost of tree trimming and stump grinding, I don’t want to plant a tree anywhere near my house! Haha! However, doing something good for the earth, to make it healthier for mankind, and knowing that tree could outlive you many times over and that legacy will live on beyond you, is really touching!

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 8:49 PM
    Another round of nutrient rich compose for my new pollinator garden!
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products
    What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 8:47 PM
    Oh! The chemicals that are hidden (or even not so hidden) in our daily products are insane! I was impressed to see how effective something as simple as white vinegar can be!
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Donate Food
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 8:44 PM
    Donating food is a relatively simple way to help give back to your community. An additional bonus is that it can often help reduce food waste. I love when win/win solutions occur!

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    Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 3:30 PM
    My pollinator garden and it’s guardian squirrel!

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      Amanda Martinez 4/30/2023 4:02 PM
      I call him fatty fatty boombalatty because he likes to double fist, or shove his entire head in the bird feeder when it’s not hung up.

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      Paul Raj Shamlet 4/30/2023 3:53 PM
      I love your guardian squirrel!