Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago
"Protecting environment today means living better in the future."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,068 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO15gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO360minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Hector Cecilio's actions
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is a sustainability problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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.
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.
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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Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/24/2018 4:59 AMyesterday I just installed a low flow showerhead in my house. -
Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 5:02 AMEco-challenge is an excellent tool to change our minds and be responsible to the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Advocate for Greener VehiclesReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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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?
Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:56 AMI will do soon. I think I will provide needs to someone and get some extra money for home and community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:54 AMMy motivation will be stewarding local and native plant because we were devastated by Hurricane Maria. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:52 AMI'm sleeping 5 hours for now. I want to add 1 hour more. I use to take works to home.