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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Lilliam Nistal

HP PUERTO RICO

"Enjoy the beaches and protect it."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,319 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    689
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    44
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.5
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    22
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    4,375
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    44
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Lilliam's 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

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

High Impact Action Track

Plant Trees

Nature

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Zero-Waste Cooking

Food

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Stay on the Ground

Transportation

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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

High Impact Action Track

Install Alternative Energy

Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/23/2019 5:53 PM
    I buy glass bowls for my lunch.

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/22/2019 3:16 PM
    I still avoid buying toxic plastics. Durable plastics are a better alternative.



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    Lilliam Nistal 10/21/2019 10:50 AM
    My new pumpkin plant is growing in the composting area..

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/20/2019 3:26 PM
    I baked a caramel  vanilla custard with splenda blend.

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/19/2019 7:55 PM
    I still substituting refined sugar for a dates paste in my desserts.

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/18/2019 11:48 AM
    We need more recyclable food packaging options.

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/17/2019 2:57 PM
    I had baked a cheesecake using dates as a sugar substitute and tasted delicious.

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/16/2019 11:56 AM
    I saw something growing in my compost area.

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/15/2019 3:25 PM
    I have a pumpkin seed growing in my compost.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Compost Food Waste
    New 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? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

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    Lilliam Nistal 10/15/2019 3:24 PM
    One advantage of composting is obtaining fertilizers to the field.