Cecilio Lebron
"We need to enhance our choices"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 968 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO20locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
Cecilio 's actions
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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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Cecilio Lebron 10/23/2018 6:57 AMLet's protect the environment. -
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 Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Cecilio Lebron 10/23/2018 6:44 AMI'm tossing all veggies skins, it is a lot of them. This compost will enhance my soil. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Cecilio Lebron 10/23/2018 6:43 AMSometimes we saw the problems as a big stone perhaps thinking simply we can address better to solve them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Have a Garage SaleBuilding 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?
Cecilio Lebron 10/23/2018 6:41 AMI want to do a garage sale in my community to share fun and experiences. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Cecilio Lebron 10/23/2018 6:19 AMWhile environment is healthy the community and myself will be healthy too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Cecilio Lebron 10/23/2018 6:09 AMI use to take a dessert after my meals, now I changed to fresh fruits. I fell better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Locally-Sourced MealsIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest for you to give up?
Cecilio Lebron 10/23/2018 6:08 AMI won't have problems, I love eating season locally fruits and vegetables.