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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Blanca Gonzalez

HPI PUERTO RICO

"Believe you can, you're halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,273 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    110
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    24
    whole food meals
    consumed

Blanca's actions

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

COMPLETED
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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 6
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

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

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 14
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?


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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/24/2018 9:30 AM
    Nothing is impossible,  the word itself says "I'm possible"!

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/23/2018 11:11 AM
    Be truthful gentle and fearless

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/22/2018 11:27 AM
    You are doing a freaking Great JOB.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Have a Garage Sale
    Building community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/22/2018 10:23 AM
    An income that helped to reforest some places within the community.

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/22/2018 7:20 AM
    Have a Spontaneous adventure, today!!!

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/21/2018 10:58 AM
    You have the potencial to make beautiful things, Yes You.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Join a Local CSA
    Dependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspire you the most?

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/20/2018 1:49 PM
    To prepare compost to get an organic food to improve my health.



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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/20/2018 1:38 PM

    Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle that prevents you from growing up. You can decide.
  • 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?

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/19/2018 12:17 PM
    Disconnect electrical appliances when you are not using them. Turn off the lights and use solar lights for the exterior of the house.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
    What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

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    Blanca Gonzalez 10/19/2018 12:11 PM
    Because it contribute to air and lower my electric utility bill.