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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Wilfredo Caban

HPI PUERTO RICO

"You don't get a harmony when everybody sings the same note."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,032 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    100
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    pounds
    waste composted

Wilfredo's actions

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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
    Water Conserve Toilet Water
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:14 AM
    Drenar los cuerpos de agua
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Compost Food Waste
    New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:13 AM
    Los beneficios de la composta es que lleva los nutrients directos a la tierra
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Launch a Recycling Program
    How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:11 AM
    En la mayoria de las veces los grandes problemas tienen soluciones sencillas producidas por mentes creativas.
  • 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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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:10 AM
    A partir del azote del huracan María por PR, nos habituamos a tomar agua enbotellada a temperatura ambiente

    • Andres Alegria 's avatar
      Andres Alegria 10/24/2018 11:22 AM
      The barriers to making this a new habit is that it's much easier to just pick up a water bottle in the morning on your way to school/work or when your in a rush to be somewhere. I think by going out and buying a reusable water bottle when you have time and remembering to just fill it up at night before you go to bed can be the start to helping the earth in a big way. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:09 AM
    El manejo de la basura, disponer en los cuerpos de agua, al cual afecta nuestro planeta
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Improve a Bus Stop
    How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:07 AM
    Hacer uso del trolley y carros publicos
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Car Share
    Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:06 AM
    Puedo organizar viajar juntos al trabajo y reducer costo de gasolina y emission de gases
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Conduct Virtual Meetings
    How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:04 AM

    Mi compañia nos permite trabajar desde el hogar y esto me permite compartir con la familia
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Weekly Meal Planning
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:02 AM
    Yo pudiera utilizer este dinero para vacacionar
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Upgrade My Windows
    How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

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    Wilfredo Caban 10/24/2018 11:02 AM
    Estoy cambiando las bombillas a led