krimy acevedo
"To preserve the environment keeping it clean and without plastics."
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krimy's actions
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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.
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
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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.
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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krimy acevedo 10/23/2019 2:25 PMWe continue to work with our environment collecting plastics. -
krimy acevedo 10/22/2019 11:21 AM
I continue to use the water in a correct way to protect it. -
krimy acevedo 10/21/2019 7:24 AM
This is a better way of life. -
krimy acevedo 10/21/2019 7:23 AMThis is new way of life because in weekend we do something for our environment. -
krimy acevedo 10/21/2019 7:17 AMLooking to improve my day to day eco activities. -
krimy acevedo 10/18/2019 7:56 AMWe are working in how to manage the water usage more efficient. -
krimy acevedo 10/17/2019 11:29 AMI having creating in a very small area a home garden. -
krimy acevedo 10/17/2019 11:24 AMMy challenge going in progress helping other and at the same time helping me with our environment. -
krimy acevedo 10/16/2019 11:26 AMIt has been a very nice experience the activity of avoid the plastics bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
krimy acevedo 10/16/2019 11:21 AMThe most prominent concern is the pollution and contamination with waste.