Brenda Ramos
"Eco challenge is a new way of life."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,138 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO36disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO308gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO450minutesspent learning
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UP TO120plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Brenda's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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.
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.
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 PMI'm choosing my food healthy. -
Brenda Ramos 10/23/2018 8:24 AMI had installed a low-flow showerhead in my bathroom. -
Brenda Ramos 10/22/2018 8:19 AMI'm recycling all that I can. -
Brenda Ramos 10/21/2018 4:42 PMI'm carrying my own bags for shopping. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany 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 7:48 AMI'm planning to change my daughter's bedroom air conditioner to an inverter one. -
Brenda Ramos 10/18/2018 4:49 AMI like this challenge. I'm doing changes at home. -
Brenda Ramos 10/17/2018 6:28 PMI will learn a lot with this challenge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Toilet Tank BankName 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?