Maria Pozo
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 676 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
Maria's actions
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 30 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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 QUESTIONWater Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Maria Pozo 10/09/2023 8:13 AMWhen I think of water pollution, I think of French Island because they are facing a water crisis at the moment. There is a current health advisory, and they are required to use bottled water instead of well water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Maria Pozo 10/05/2023 11:31 AMAfter doing some research it looks as though electricity in Wisconsin is generated by Nuclear Power stations, Coal-fired Power plants, Wind Farms, Petroleum-fired Plants, Gas-fired Plants, and Hydro-electric Plants. The closest to Onalaska is the Petroleum-fired plant located on French Island. Burning natural gases releases CO2 admissions into the air, speeding up the process of global warming.