Lilliam Nistal
"Enjoy the beaches and protect it."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,319 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO689gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO44locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO22poundswaste composted
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UP TO4,375pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO44zero-waste mealsconsumed
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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).
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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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Lilliam Nistal 10/23/2019 5:53 PMI buy glass bowls for my lunch. -
Lilliam Nistal 10/22/2019 3:16 PMI still avoid buying toxic plastics. Durable plastics are a better alternative.
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Lilliam Nistal 10/21/2019 10:50 AMMy new pumpkin plant is growing in the composting area.. -
Lilliam Nistal 10/20/2019 3:26 PMI baked a caramel vanilla custard with splenda blend. -
Lilliam Nistal 10/19/2019 7:55 PMI still substituting refined sugar for a dates paste in my desserts. -
Lilliam Nistal 10/18/2019 11:48 AMWe need more recyclable food packaging options. -
Lilliam Nistal 10/17/2019 2:57 PMI had baked a cheesecake using dates as a sugar substitute and tasted delicious. -
Lilliam Nistal 10/16/2019 11:56 AMI saw something growing in my compost area. -
Lilliam Nistal 10/15/2019 3:25 PMI have a pumpkin seed growing in my compost. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew 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?
Lilliam Nistal 10/15/2019 3:24 PMOne advantage of composting is obtaining fertilizers to the field.