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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago

HPI PUERTO RICO

"Protecting environment today means living better in the future."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,068 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    15
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    6.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Hector Cecilio's actions

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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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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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/24/2018 4:59 AM
    yesterday I just installed a low flow showerhead in my house.

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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 5:02 AM
    Eco-challenge is an excellent tool to change our minds and be responsible to the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
    How 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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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 5:01 AM
    We may contact government offices.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:59 AM
    Promoting water recycling and conservation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Launch a Recycling Program
    How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:58 AM
    Creativeness is the mother of all inventions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Advocate for Greener Vehicles
    Reducing (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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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:57 AM
    Reducing the gas utilities costs.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Improve a Bus Stop
    How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:57 AM
    Promoting green public transportation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Have a Garage Sale
    Building 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?

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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:56 AM
    I will do soon. I think I will provide needs to someone and get some extra money for home and community.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Forage for My Food
    Amongst 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?

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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:54 AM
    My motivation will be stewarding local and native plant because we were devastated by Hurricane Maria.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Healthy Sleep
    Consider 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?

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    Hector Cecilio Lebron Santiago 10/23/2018 4:52 AM
    I'm sleeping 5 hours for now. I want to add 1 hour more. I use to take works to home.