Harold Cornier

HPI PUERTO RICO

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
191 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

36

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

6.0

pounds of paper

have been saved

Harold's actions

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 6
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Harold Cornier 10/24/2018 6:07 AM
I buy a Yeti cup that maintains water cold.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Harold Cornier 10/24/2018 6:06 AM
Eliminate single use plastic, clean the dishes instead, and have a reusable cup always with you.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Harold Cornier 10/24/2018 6:03 AM
This is a personal habit to have reusable bags near to your door when you are going to buy groceries.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Harold Cornier 10/24/2018 6:02 AM
Two side printing must be a company standard.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Harold Cornier 10/24/2018 5:59 AM
Most difficult part to recycle in my area are electronic equipment. We need to store equipment until special campaign

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