Alexis Peploe
10/23/2019 9:02 AM
The Penn Forest Reservoir
Alexis Peploe
""The Earth is what we all have in common" -Wendell Berry"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 776 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO616gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO120meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO200minutesspent learning
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Alexis's actions
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
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.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 5 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
Alexis Peploe 10/23/2019 9:00 AMI will use less water, time showers, turn off water when not in use like when brushing teeth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Alexis Peploe 10/23/2019 8:59 AMOverall water pollution is one of the prominent water concerns in the area. -
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?
Alexis Peploe 10/23/2019 8:56 AMLittering, car and vehicle emissions. To improve these we could use fuel efficient vehicles and remember to recycle and throw away garbage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Alexis Peploe 10/23/2019 8:52 AMEnvironmental health consist of preventing and controlling disease, which is relative to people and their community and person health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Alexis Peploe 10/23/2019 7:54 AMFood sovereignty addresses the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems by it effects the society in terms of it affecting agricultural because many people are not provided the healthy sources of food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Alexis Peploe 10/22/2019 8:33 AMI am a soccer player and I am use to using water bottles every practice because it is easy to throw some in my bag and not worry about filling it up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Alexis Peploe 10/22/2019 8:32 AMI have a habit of going to the coffee shop and use their cups provided and throw them away right after. Making this difference makes me feel great I am helping the environment and making a difference to the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Alexis Peploe 10/22/2019 8:30 AMEating more meat affects the plants by biodiversity loss, and land and water degradation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Alexis Peploe 10/22/2019 7:45 AMElectricity is generated by a power plant. Power plants have a great effect on water usage in the environment around me.