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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Carmen Centeno

HPI PUERTO RICO

"The best way to create a better world is to be a proactive person with a lot of initiative"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,170 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    18
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Carmen's actions

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?


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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:35 AM
    Excelente oportunidad que ofrecio la competencia del EcoChallenge
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Eliminate Toxic Plastics
    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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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:34 AM
    No utilizo nada de eso, porque utilizo todo reusable
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Take Control
    How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:32 AM
    A mantener una vida saludable
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:32 AM
    Realizando el bien, motivando a las personas a realizer cosas positivas
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:31 AM

    Buena alimentacion y realizando ejercicios
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Know My health
    How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:30 AM
    Realizando ejercicio como corer, hacer yoga una Buena alimentacio, y sobre todo autoanalizar la situacion para no llegar al stress
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Replace Manual Thermostats
    How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:29 AM

    En todos los aspect, economico y ambiental
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:28 AM
    Comprando enseres electrico que economice energia
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Heat and Cool Naturally
    What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:27 AM
    Evitar usar las secadora, asi se dismuye el consume de gas y la energia electrica
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Carmen Centeno 10/24/2018 7:26 AM
    Por medio del petroleo. y afecta al medioambiente y al planeta en general