Jerry Barreto
10/02/2019 10:06 AM
The most difficult part of recycling in my area is the limited amount of facilities to recycle.
Jerry Barreto
"Help protect the environment"
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Jerry's actions
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Jerry Barreto 10/02/2019 10:04 AMMoney wasted on extra food are sufficient enough for one good vacation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Jerry Barreto 10/02/2019 10:00 AMClimate change is mostly tropical storms. Using solar powered materials can help quality of life when the power is out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Jerry Barreto 10/02/2019 9:59 AMI am fortunate and am able to plant of a plot of land the herbs I need. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?