Santiago Castro

HPI PUERTO RICO

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
285 Total

Participant Impact

up to

7.0

lightbulbs

replaced
up to

3.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Santiago's Actions

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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

Completed
One-Time Action

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 7 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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Feed

Reflection Question
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Santiago Castro 9/26/2019 4:35 AM

As soon as you can, get your anual health test and begin your journey to a happy life.
Con pequenas rutinas de ejercisios al principio, creamos los simientos para una buena
y saludable vida de hoy en adelante.

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Reflection Question
Energy Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

Santiago Castro 9/26/2019 4:33 AM

My savings are near the 30% of my electricity bill each month...

Vale la pena hacer este upgrade

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Reflection Question
Energy Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

Santiago Castro 9/26/2019 4:31 AM

We can minimize the danger we're doing to our world by just install a new Photo voltaic system, at the same time we save money, performing just a little change.

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Reflection Question
Health Avoid refined sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Santiago Castro 10/16/2018 12:12 PM

I the past yes I was addicted to sugar, no I use sucralose and natural sweeteners..

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- Kristen Tetrick 10/16/2018 12:15 PM
  
  What a great challenge... reducing or avoiding refined sugar. I always think about how much sugar I consume and this is with me already being very mindful and sticking to a plant-based diet. I still think I could benefit from a complete removal of this ingredient.
  
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Reflection Question
Health More Fruits and Veggies

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?

Santiago Castro 10/16/2018 12:11 PM

This is my method for detoxify my body... Works great

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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?

Santiago Castro 10/16/2018 6:23 AM

Instead of use plastics bottles we can use aluminum Thermos like stuff to carry water.

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Reflection Question
Energy Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Santiago Castro 10/16/2018 6:22 AM

Changing the type of lights, you help to reduce your consuption and to reduce the waste of energy.

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Reflection Question
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Santiago Castro 10/16/2018 6:21 AM

Also adjust your electric water heater to a lower temp. settings in order to reduce the electricity costs.

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Santiago Castro 10/16/2018 6:15 AM

Few years ago I begin my journey to the "Clean Energy Status", I already installed a Solar Panels off grid system. And al I recycle all kind of recyclable things. such as plastics, boxes, and paper...

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