

Héctor Jesús Lebrón Ramírez
"Being eco-friendly is living well."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,106 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO515gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO36zero-waste mealsconsumed
Héctor Jesús's actions
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.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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 QUESTIONWasteWhat 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 QUESTIONWasteBringing 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 QUESTIONWaterFixing 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?