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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Genesis Rosado

HPI PUERTO RICO

"A teacher to be, being happier every day."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,028 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    60
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    10
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    45
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    9.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Genesis's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

Health

Avoid refined sugar

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

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

COMPLETED 9
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

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least 60 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

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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

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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    Genesis Rosado 10/24/2018 4:56 AM
    I carry my reusable water bottle wherever I go.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/23/2018 7:12 AM
    I feel better while skipping refined sugars.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/21/2018 9:21 AM
    Today I started planting my garden.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2018 10:11 AM
    I promise to read about water conservation.
  • 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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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2018 10:08 AM
    We need to read about water conservation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Eco-friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2018 10:07 AM
    In Puerto Rico there is a problem with drought during summer season.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While 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?

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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2018 10:06 AM
    Substituting bottles for gallons and reusable bottles to refill it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Launch a Recycling Program
    How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2018 10:04 AM
    Creative thinking will add simple solutions.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2018 10:02 AM
    I like beaches. I'm so concerned about used water discharged in the sea.
  • 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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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2018 10:01 AM
    My car is an old one. I'm planning to buy a eco-friendly one to reduce my gas expenses.