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louis Cordero

SustainABILITY ARG

"Excited to embark on this adventure race to help preserve the environment, promote sustainability, and eco-friendly practices among my team and fellow competitors."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 821 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    0.0
    square feet
    community beautification
  • UP TO
    40
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    1,666
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    1,666
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    10
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    36
    conversations
    with people

louis's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Carry My Trash

SDG 12

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG 16

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

SDG 14, 15

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?

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    louis Cordero 4/30/2023 7:14 PM
    Working with others to clean up our community creates a sense of camaraderie, purpose, and accomplishment for me!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?

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    louis Cordero 4/27/2023 3:04 PM
    We used to set up for the "Sample Sale" at Office Depot headquarters in Boca. We used to invite non-profits to work the event and make donations to thier organizations. We spent lots of time together during those annual events, made lots of great friends, and the work was fun!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    louis Cordero 4/24/2023 5:25 AM
    Spending too much time inside and on screens can negatively impact social interactions leading to not being invited to happy hour, horrible social skills, and ultimately limiting opportunities to connect with people and nature.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    louis Cordero 4/23/2023 6:24 PM
    Had a great time at The Soup Kitchen in Boynton beach this weekend with the Girl Scouts!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    Why is art an important way for you to express sustainability values?

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    louis Cordero 4/11/2023 6:17 AM
    Art can be a way of celebrating and preserving the natural world.
    members every year. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/arthur-r-marshall-loxahatchee

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    louis Cordero 4/09/2023 6:42 AM

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    louis Cordero 4/09/2023 4:47 AM
    Sunrise service. Beautiful day in south Florida!

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    louis Cordero 4/09/2023 4:45 AM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?

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    louis Cordero 4/07/2023 10:18 AM
    Great resources on bridge & tunnel method of communicating. Thank You!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

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    louis Cordero 4/07/2023 10:15 AM
    Practicing worklife balance helps reduce stress. Balancing work and personal life allows me to take the necessary time to rest, recharge and focus!