

Deborah Torres
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 184 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO14gallons of waterhave been saved
Deborah's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Mayo Clinic Bold Forward
Make a conscious effort to see where I can make energy saving improvements: Use LED bulbs, Open windows for cool fresh air, grow food in my own garden, cook avoid fast food, encourage my neighbors to make good environmental choices too and to join together to look out for one another. My goal is to solidify a stronger union in our neighborhood to make it safer for all and to lessen my environmental foot print
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Mayo Clinic Bold Forward
Make a conscious effort to see where I can make energy saving improvements: Use LED bulbs, Open windows for cool fresh air, grow food in my own garden, cook avoid fast food, encourage my neighbors to make good environmental choices too and to join together to look out for one another. My goal is to solidify a stronger union in our neighborhood to make it safer for all and to lessen my environmental foot print
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Mayo Clinic Bold Forward
Make a conscious effort to see where I can make energy saving improvements: Use LED bulbs, Open windows for cool fresh air, grow food in my own garden, cook avoid fast food, encourage my neighbors to make good environmental choices too and to join together to look out for one another.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
Do at Home
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Calculate My Water Footprint
Do at Home
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Mayo Clinic Bold Forward
Make a conscious effort to see where I can make energy saving improvements: Use LED bulbs, Open windows for cool fresh air, grow food in my own garden, cook avoid fast food, encourage my neighbors to make good environmental choices too and to join together to look out for one another. My goal is to solidify a stronger union in our neighborhood to make it safer for all and to lessen my environmental foot print
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Sunnyslope Initiative
Make a conscious effort to see where I can make energy saving improvements: Use LED bulbs, Open windows for cool fresh air, grow food in my own garden, cook avoid fast food, encourage my neighbors to make good environmental choices too and to join together to look out for one another. My goal is to solidify a stronger union in our neighborhood to make it safer for all and to lessen my environmental foot print
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Sunnyslope Initiative
Make a conscious effort to see where I can make energy saving improvements: Use LED bulbs, Open windows for cool fresh air, grow food in my own garden, cook avoid fast food, encourage my neighbors to make good environmental choices too and to join together to look out for one another. My goal is to solidify a stronger union in our neighborhood to make it safer for all and to lessen my environmental foot print
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Sunnyslope Initiative
Make a conscious effort to see where I can make energy saving improvements: Use LED bulbs, Open windows for cool fresh air, grow food in my own garden, cook avoid fast food, encourage my neighbors to make good environmental choices too and to join together to look out for one another. My goal is to solidify a stronger union in our neighborhood to make it safer for all and to lessen my environmental foot print
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 QUESTIONWaterWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Deborah Torres 10/11/2021 1:16 PMDrought is the most prominent water concern in Phoenix, Arizona. We did not have any rain storms in the Summer of 2020. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhere are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?
Deborah Torres 10/11/2021 1:15 PMLake Pleasant is the nearest natural body of water to me and I do not know how it would be affected by runoff....yet.-
Kethry Burgins 10/13/2021 5:27 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
Deborah Torres 10/11/2021 1:11 PMIt made me stop and realize how many water bottles I use in a day and that I can easily just use a personal bottle and refill it. I also purchased and now use a Brita filter pitcher for my water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Deborah Torres 10/11/2021 1:08 PMI was able to get everything done and had more time to get ready which was nice. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Deborah Torres 10/11/2021 1:08 PMI think I would rather put a couple of filled water bottles in the tank itself to offset.-
Kethry Burgins 10/13/2021 5:29 AM
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