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Gabriel Saca

Comerica California Ecochallenge Team

"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

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 431 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    113
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    192
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    147
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    205
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    136
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    205
    minutes
    being 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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.).

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG 6

I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Gabriel Saca 4/30/2023 12:22 PM
    Had 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!
    https://meetu.ps/c/3cHy2/tvxhH/a
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Gabriel Saca 4/21/2023 3:36 PM
    One 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.

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    Gabriel Saca 4/18/2023 7:35 AM
    Swapping out my commute with Carpool and BART has been an easy transition this month.

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    Gabriel Saca 4/11/2023 8:26 PM
    One of my goals this month is to develop healthier hobbies that reduce my time spent indoors. Over the weekend I learned the basics of outdoor rock climbing.

    • Kristin Bloser's avatar
      Kristin Bloser 5/01/2023 12:44 PM
      My husband is a rock climber. I've tried it but I don't like the falling part!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Gabriel Saca 4/11/2023 8:09 PM
    I'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.