Jose Lebron
"Being eco-friendly is wise."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,106 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO377gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO420minutesspent learning
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UP TO120plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
Jose's actions
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
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
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
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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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Jose Lebron 10/24/2018 5:09 AMI'm collecting rain water and flushing toilet with it. -
Jose Lebron 10/23/2018 7:23 AMWe are reduce single use disposable at home. -
Jose Lebron 10/22/2018 8:03 AMI'm recycling the rain water in the bathroom. -
Jose Lebron 10/21/2018 9:29 AMI like to refill my reusable bottle with water. -
Jose Lebron 10/21/2018 9:29 AMI like to refill my reusable bottle with water. -
Jose Lebron 10/19/2018 7:57 PMWe start using ceramic dishes at home after 2 years using disposable ones. -
Jose Lebron 10/19/2018 7:57 PMWe start using ceramic dishes at home after 2 years using disposable ones. -
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?
Jose Lebron 10/19/2018 7:56 PMWe were using disposable dishes at home. We start using ceramic ones. -
Jose Lebron 10/19/2018 7:45 AMMy wife and I had started recycling all we can with our community -
Jose Lebron 10/18/2018 4:46 AMEco challenge chage owr minds.