

Mariano Bartolome
"To reduce my energy consumption foot print and enhance my physical health I will continue to learn and use some of the solutions embraced and proposed by the Ecochallenge, such as food preparation with plant-based diet, avoiding food waste and using muscle power for errands within 2 miles from my residence. "
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 526 Total
Participant Impact
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up to48meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to15zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to20minutesspent learning
Mariano's Actions
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Feed
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Mariano Bartolome 4/24/2019 5:43 PMOrangetown Highway Department (OHD) facility is opened three days a week on alternate days and Saturdays. You may check OHD schedule in their calendar (in their website). -
Mariano Bartolome 4/24/2019 5:35 PM -
Mariano Bartolome 4/24/2019 11:18 AMOrangetown Highway Deparment helps up recycle gardening refuse by collecting and returning to residents compost and mulch.
Here I send their schedule, in case you want to take advantage of this resource for composting and mulching!
https://www.orangetown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019-Schedule-and-Regulations.pdf -
Mariano Bartolome 4/18/2019 1:08 PMHi Christine, this is the link.
I hope you enjoy the program too!
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/freakonomics-radio-ep-832_radio/-
Christine Medvedev 4/23/2019 8:33 AMthank you!
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Mariano Bartolome 4/16/2019 5:08 PMOver the weekend, I listened and found very informative this Freakonomics Radio program about meat and meatless meat - which I found very timely for our ecochallenge. I attach the link here - in case any other team member would like to listen to it also.-
Mariano Bartolome 4/18/2019 1:09 PMHi Christine, this is the link.
I hope you enjoy the program too!
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/freakonomics-radio-ep-832_radio/ -
Christine Medvedev 4/17/2019 12:53 PMHi, curious if you have that link? I'd be interested to listen. Thanks!
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Explore Other Buildings and Cities SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Mariano Bartolome 4/06/2019 5:41 PMLawn mowing consumes 1.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually, about 1% of US motor gasoline consumption. There are states (e.g. Texas) that provide incentives for the purchase of dedicated propane mower purchases or conversions. -
Mariano Bartolome 4/06/2019 5:57 AMThank you Anya for helping us navigate this Eco Challenge and using the website to enter our daily contributions to the success of this program!
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Reflection QuestionTransport 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?
Mariano Bartolome 4/04/2019 4:36 PMI enjoy walking while doing errands within 2 miles of my residence. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Explore Other Transport SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Mariano Bartolome 4/03/2019 6:44 PMI learned about different transportation options so for urban an non-urban areas.