

Karem Montemayor
"Make intentional changes, daily. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 892 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO57meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO308minutesspent learning
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UP TO235minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO98pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO15square feetcommunity beautification
Karem's actions
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Economy & Communities
Attend EarthX
Participate in the largest green gathering on the planet! Held April 21st - 23rd at Fair Park, this event celebrates the progress, impact and innovation around sustainability. Use the link below to register for free!
Economy & Communities
Join the NTX Green Team
The North Texas Green Team is a group of cross-functional Deloitte professionals who aim to make Deloitte a more sustainable place to work while empowering our fellow practitioners to take action on climate change and live more environmentally-conscious lives. For more information or to get involved, reach out to our North Texas Green Team at ntxgreenteam@deloitte.com.
Education & Livelihood
Register for Sustainability Simplified
In collaboration with New York University (NYU), Deloitte is launching Sustainability Simplified, designed to help you understand the sustainability, climate and equity challenges our clients are facing. This four-part series, led by Professor Tensie Whelan, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Director, will both engage and enlighten you. From an education on corporate sustainability trends and ESG strategy, to the basics of climate change and the implications for the global economy, to the return on sustainability investment by businesses - you’ll have the opportunity to dig into the science behind the climate crisis and the equity topics shaping the market today.
Climate & Ecosystems
Participate in the WorldClimate eLearning Sweepstakes
At Deloitte, sustainability is one of the key focus areas for activating our purpose. If we each take an individual climate action today, we can make collective positive change in our communities and be a part of living our purpose commitments. Click the links to go to the description and enrollment pages.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join the National Webinar
Join the national webinar on Wednesday, April 26 with Dr. Ayana Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson “A Conversation with Climate Experts". (@ 11:00am-12:00pm CST)
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.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 4 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
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.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG 1
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors. A sharing economy is when goods and services are shared between individuals though peer and community networks.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG 2
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
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.
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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Karem Montemayor 4/27/2023 9:55 AMAfter attending the webcast of our national event, I was filled with hope for the continued progress of leaders in the climate movement. This journey feels anticlimactic, but I know that small actions compounded make a huge difference. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Attend EarthXWhat was your experience at the Expo like?
Karem Montemayor 4/26/2023 6:25 AMIt was much more crowded than previous years, which I really enjoyed. This time, we had a partner org there, and it was fun to stop by their booth and see recurring volunteers manning the booth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Practice MindfulnessWhat was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Karem Montemayor 4/26/2023 6:24 AMMindfulness is easy for me when i'm in a space that welcomes it. I have most difficulty practicing at home, when I am alone and could be doing other things. When in a yoga class or guided meditative class, I find it easy to escape my brain because my thought it already switched to be in this mode. I find it much more difficult to practice when it isn't an assigned task. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Analyze Your Utility BillsWhat was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?
Karem Montemayor 4/26/2023 6:23 AMMy light bill is only variable about $20 per month, which I don't consider a substantial amount. I realized that a good portion of my utility bill is for garbage disposal, which I found surprising. My month to month consumption does not change too much, but I realized being conscious of it did help me turn off lights and to keep the AC from perpetually running. -
Karem Montemayor 4/26/2023 6:21 AMIt's becoming much more easy to do the daily tasks, especially as they feel very comfortably like habits. However, i dont think I will continue all of them, such as the 5 minute showers. I would prefer much more time and wonder about the trade offs - maybe less frequent, but more time spent. -
Karem Montemayor 4/25/2023 12:53 PMWorking on the daily goals has been easy, but I havent touched any of my reflection questions for the one time tasks - those definitely take a lot more thought. -
Karem Montemayor 4/25/2023 12:45 PMAccidentally removed a daily action, which means I forfeit all the points for the previous days! Darn, but keep it moving :P -
Karem Montemayor 4/12/2023 7:29 AMRealized today that sometimes I really do want more than a 5 minute shower! The simple change has been nice overall, but it's okay to sometimes indulge with awareness! -
Karem Montemayor 4/10/2023 10:39 AMSince I already leave the NTX Green team, I naturally completed the one time action "join the ntx green team" and I encourage you to do so as well! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Karem Montemayor 4/06/2023 7:58 AMI ended up using the splash water in my humidifier which was kind of interesting.-
Audrey Seifert 4/07/2023 6:51 AMAmanda, I looked it up and it's a brand of sparkling water. I wonder if the flavor gave an aroma? -
Amanda Martinez 4/06/2023 11:58 AMWhat is splash water?
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