Mr. Eduardo Ocasio
10/18/2018 1:43 PM
At home we compost skin of vegetables and other for our gardens.
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio
"Every little action taken to improved the environment is Worth the effort in order to have a impact for Future Generations!! "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 677 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO75disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO9.0pounds of paperhave been saved
Mr. Eduardo 's actions
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Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
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Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 60 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
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Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Visit a Waste Management FacilityField trip! What a fun way to learn about our impact and consumption! What facility did you visit? What did you learn? Did you take anyone with you?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/18/2018 1:42 PMI took my nephew to a recycling facility so they can learn how is done and how we can help save the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/18/2018 1:40 PMWhen ever possible ask to have my monthly statement send via email. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/18/2018 1:39 PMFor small home appliance I look for shop that fixed them and try to have fixed. If the item is not fixed ask them is they can disposable it in a responsible way let them do it for me. usually the shop recover what ever part they can reuse. -
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?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/18/2018 1:36 PMFirst I keep a good amount of reusable bags in my car to avoid it! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/18/2018 1:34 PMShowing how many tree can be saved by making just a small change on printing preferences. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/10/2018 12:08 PMTeaching the kids in your family and community the need to make a change in habits to support the efforts to stop climate change. Buy for yourself and love ones reusable water bottle and take it along were ever you go. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/10/2018 12:04 PMHi for switching from single use to reusable will make you feel very happy to know your landfill in your area will have a longer life. You will help reduce the use of new resource to make new ones. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Mr. Eduardo Ocasio 10/10/2018 11:58 AMI lived in a Hurricane alley in the Caribbean every year we see it coming because of the rising temperature. The coastal area are losing area due to high rise of the Oceans.