Jesus Gonzalez
10/22/2018 2:46 PM
We are having more hurricanes in our region and its change how we think about energy and communication, look for other alternatives...
Jesus Gonzalez
"Want to make it matter"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 468 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12conversationswith people
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UP TO60disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO127gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
Jesus's actions
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Community
Support A Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Community
Talk To My Friends and Colleagues
I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 2 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Support A Sharing EconomyWhat benefits does the sharing economy offer to your own life? To your neighbors' and community members' lives?
Jesus Gonzalez 10/22/2018 2:44 PMSharing good economic practices enriched me an those around me to do their best and learn from my mistakes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Talk To My Friends and ColleaguesWhat makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Toilet Tank BankName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Jesus Gonzalez 10/19/2018 1:53 PMWe are creating compostate out of our garbage, by not letting it go to our water system... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Jesus Gonzalez 10/19/2018 1:48 PMBeside the fact that it environmentally friendly... i love the sansation of dring from a ceramic cup it feel more home, ...homemy -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging 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?