Kary Santiago
"The best way to create a better world is to be a proactive person with a lot of initiative"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,028 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
-
UP TO50plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO49pounds of CO2have been saved
Kary's actions
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
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?
-
Kary Santiago 10/24/2018 5:52 AM -
Kary Santiago 10/23/2018 11:30 AMThe best way to create a better world is to be a proactive person with a lot of initiative -
Kary Santiago 10/22/2018 6:32 AM-
Liz Zavodsky (EcoChallenge Staff) 11/19/2018 7:48 PMUmmmm, I want to go there! There is it? Beautiful
-
-
Kary Santiago 10/21/2018 10:15 AMExcellent day for continue recycling
-
Kary Santiago 10/20/2018 4:02 PM -
Kary Santiago 10/19/2018 7:52 AM -
Kary Santiago 10/18/2018 12:41 PM-
Michelle Hollis 10/18/2018 1:41 PMBeautiful
-
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Kary Santiago 10/18/2018 12:41 PMBy means of oil, it affects nature, rivers, the sea in order in all aspects of human health -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
Kary Santiago 10/18/2018 12:40 PMThe As I am saving, I spare the money to realizer other improvements in my home -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?