Tyler DiPietro
10/16/2018 6:11 AM
A power plant generates electricity where I live. For it to be built they had to destroy a habitat where animals once lived.
Tyler DiPietro
"Save the plant "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 256 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO90conversationswith people
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UP TO30milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO30milestraveled by foot
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
Tyler's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 15 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 45 friends each day about the issue.
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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Tyler DiPietro 10/17/2018 6:12 AMFeels great improving the environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour 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?
Tyler DiPietro 10/16/2018 6:09 AMBy not always using the lights when it's day time and don't use everyday things like t.v. to reduce the usuage -
Tyler DiPietro 10/16/2018 6:06 AMI love helping the environment -
Tyler DiPietro 10/12/2018 6:08 AMI feel like im really improving the environment by doing these challenges -
Tyler DiPietro 10/05/2018 6:45 AM#SchoolsOutOnMonday #VenomIsTrash -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
Tyler DiPietro 10/05/2018 6:37 AMI would just say I'm fine and put it in the car so i don't take a disposable one> -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Learn More and Talk to My FriendsHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Tyler DiPietro 10/05/2018 6:33 AMIt helps me realize and know how much we pollute when we drive and how much we're killing the environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Tyler DiPietro 10/05/2018 6:29 AMAnimals are affected by humans not caring about the earth and not taking care of it because when we pollute it kills animals by destroying their environment.