Alex Gonzalez

Climate Action Otters-MW

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
976 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

770

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

100

minutes

spent learning

Alex's actions

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research Cement Alternatives

Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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Alex Gonzalez 11/04/2022 2:58 PM
Mindful eating, much more difficult to commit to on a regular basis but can offer a peace of mind in a world that often feels like it has no brakes.

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Alex Gonzalez 11/04/2022 2:56 PM
Here is a rather brief and to the point image on the important differences between sell by, use by and best by dates.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

Concrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but its carbon footprint may not be obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Alex Gonzalez 10/23/2022 10:04 AM
Other materials that can have large carbon footprints include cloth due to fast fashion trends, glass, plastic and paper; you can always find out more through digging for information with various sources.

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Alex Gonzalez 10/22/2022 4:38 PM
Going better than expected, though sometimes I almost forget to log in over the weekends; thankfully it hasn't happened yet; here's to the end.

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Alex Gonzalez 10/14/2022 8:53 AM
So far it's rather tame, thankfully; at least now I understand the differences between the sell by, use by and best by dates.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Alex Gonzalez 10/13/2022 2:53 PM
In knowing the differences, I am able to ensure what I purchase will be used before it goes bad thereby spending less and making more use out of what's around.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Alex Gonzalez 10/12/2022 8:24 PM
Admittedly not that much, I do not eat for comfort but just because I need to; if I could, I would not eat at all.

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