Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez
"Being eco-friendly is living well."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,106 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO515gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO36zero-waste mealsconsumed
Héctor Jesús's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Participant Feed
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Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/24/2018 5:06 AMI'm turning off the air conditioning at 3:00 am. -
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/23/2018 7:20 AMI'm limiting single use disposables to skip filling land. -
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/22/2018 8:01 AMI had learned a lot with this challenge. -
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/21/2018 9:25 AMThere is a watermelon plant growing in my garden. -
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?
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/19/2018 8:07 PMI will carry my things out in my hands if are small things, if larger ones I will push the cart to my car and then organize it to get at home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/19/2018 8:04 PMI will substitute frozen veggie bags for fresh veggies. -
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/19/2018 7:43 AMI just installed a new inverter air conditioner in my house. -
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/18/2018 4:48 AMI'm talking about eco challenge to my neighbors. -
Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez 10/17/2018 5:26 PMIt is exciting making an eco-challenge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency?