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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Luz Lopez-Knicrumah

BHU Rocks

"Live healthy and happy."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 558 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    45
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    285
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    285
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    42
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    38
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    19
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Luz's actions

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/19/2018 11:22 AM



    My challenge is going great.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
    Equitable access, environmental justice and creating employment opportunities are just a few advantages of low-income solar programs. Can you think of other benefits that could come from initiatives like this? Which advantages of low-income solar do you find the most compelling?

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/19/2018 11:21 AM
    Creating long term solutions that will have less impact on the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables
    Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/19/2018 11:20 AM


    I reuse plastic bags very often.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
    What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/17/2018 11:48 AM
    I want a healthier planet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing
    Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/17/2018 11:47 AM
    yes, we need to have posters and signs around the office to remind users to use two-sided settings.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/15/2018 3:28 AM

    Companies should be more health conscious and encourage customers to reuse bottles. A barrier is money, because some people find it cheaper to busy a plastic bottle. I will be more aware of my behavior and make every effort to change my habit.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/15/2018 3:24 AM
    It slower paste and I am focusing on my surrounding such as noise, nature, birds, colors...just everything is visit.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?

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    Luz Lopez-Knicrumah 10/10/2018 9:07 AM
    Purchase reusable bags.

    Reuse the bags that I have.