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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Brenda Ramos

HPI PUERTO RICO

"Eco challenge is a new way of life."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,138 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    36
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    308
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    18
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    120
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Brenda's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 18 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Brenda Ramos 10/24/2018 12:37 PM
    I'm choosing my food healthy.

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    Brenda Ramos 10/23/2018 8:24 AM
    I had installed a low-flow showerhead in my bathroom.

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    Brenda Ramos 10/22/2018 8:19 AM
    I'm recycling all that I can.

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    Brenda Ramos 10/21/2018 4:42 PM
    I'm carrying my own bags for shopping.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What 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?

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    Brenda Ramos 10/21/2018 4:40 PM
    I will carry in my hands.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Smart Seafood Choices
    Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

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    Brenda Ramos 10/19/2018 8:12 PM
    I will buy fish in the sea area from local fishermen.

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    Brenda Ramos 10/19/2018 7:48 AM
    I'm planning to change my daughter's bedroom air conditioner to an inverter one.

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    Brenda Ramos 10/18/2018 4:49 AM
    I like this challenge. I'm doing changes at home.

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    Brenda Ramos 10/17/2018 6:28 PM
    I will learn a lot with this challenge.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Install a Toilet Tank Bank
    Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

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    Brenda Ramos 10/17/2018 6:28 PM
    Dispensing residual waters into lakes and oceans.