April 3 - April 24, 2019

Neftalie Cruz

"Rooted in love, trust, and dignity everything we do has a chain reaction. I strive to raise awareness on having a sustainable life on campus."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,296 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

573

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

280

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

80

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

280

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

110

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

354

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Neftalie's actions

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Support Nutrient Management

#65 Nutrient Management

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Choose Better Wood Products

#38 Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions

All Buildings and Cities Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Replace Manual Thermostats

#57 Smart Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go by Bike

#59 Bike Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 15.38 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 27.25 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Stay on the Ground

#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Neftalie Cruz 4/23/2019 7:44 AM

Through this challenge I have learned more about gardening and how to garden in a sustainable way and to see which plants grow best when placed with another plant.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Neftalie Cruz 4/23/2019 6:36 AM

In my region a sustainable water future would look like reducing the amount of leakage in pipes and having rain barrels in different areas to collect water and reuse it instead of it being runoff water. What needs to change is the attitude of people opposed to these ideas in order to reduce that amount of water we waste.

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Neftalie Cruz 4/16/2019 6:38 AM

Yesterday was our university's 5th annual Ecofest! We had so much fun bringing awareness to other college students about many things like products with palm oil, how to compost, vegan alternatives and more !

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Neftalie Cruz 4/14/2019 8:06 PM

Everyday I have been incorporating more fruits and vegetables into my meals and I am feeling more energized then when I work choose to eat more processed food.

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Neftalie Cruz 4/11/2019 8:03 AM

Everyday since starting this challenge I have seen the results of helping the environment and the satisfaction it gives to help others when changing the way people think about ways to help the environment.

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Neftalie Cruz 4/09/2019 9:38 AM

I joined to bring awareness to others and help restore nature.

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Neftalie Cruz 4/04/2019 6:52 AM

So far this challenge is going good and is helping me change my habits of wanting to help change the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Support Nutrient Management

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

Neftalie Cruz 4/04/2019 6:30 AM

It influences your sense of community by coming together and helping the planet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Neftalie Cruz 4/03/2019 5:42 PM

Some other motivators for me would be reducing food waste (and waste in general) and cleaning our oceans.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Use Public Transit

How has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Neftalie Cruz 4/03/2019 5:41 PM

The transportation throughout my life has helped my current attributes by being conscious about carpooling in order minimize costs and reduce our carbon footprint.

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