

Gabriel Saca
"I firmly believe that every individual plays a vital part in protecting our environment. This belief drives my commitment to advocate for impactful policies, promote environmental education, and to make personal lifestyle changes that support environmental conservation. By working together we can ensure a sustainable and brighter future for our planet."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO113pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO192minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO147milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO205minutesspent learning
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UP TO136pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO205minutesbeing mindful
Gabriel's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 15 minutes and collect 5 items of litter.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation
SDG 5
I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 120 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG 6
I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.
Basic Needs & Security
Advocate For Your Watershed
SDG 6
I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG 13
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
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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Gabriel Saca 4/30/2023 12:22 PMHad a blast planting trees in Oakland yesterday with Trees for Oakland.
If you're located in or around the bay area come volunteer at one of their upcoming events!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Gabriel Saca 4/21/2023 3:36 PMOne of my current practices that reduces my water footprint is to only run our dishwasher when it is full. To further reduce consumption I will shorten my shower times. -
Gabriel Saca 4/18/2023 7:35 AM -
Gabriel Saca 4/11/2023 8:26 PM-
Kristin Bloser 5/01/2023 12:44 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Gabriel Saca 4/11/2023 8:09 PMI've traveled to a number of cities with well designed public transit options. Reflecting on my experiences, I believe city planners should incorporate affordable and efficient transportation options such as rapid transit lines in current and future infrastructure projects.
Transit line technology has made significant improvements over the past couple decades, and a modern implementation would easily compete travel by car.