

Juan Berrios
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,585 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO121gallons of waterhave been saved
Juan's actions
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.
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
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Participant Feed
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Juan Berrios 10/23/2019 6:56 AMWe are reviewing the labels of the products we buy and being conscious consumers to select products that save energy, exclude harmful chemicals, come from forests with sustainable management. -
Juan Berrios 10/22/2019 7:00 AMThe positive of this EcoChallenge experience is to see that the team has created a very strong ecological awareness in recognizing the effect on climate change that is creating the human footprint on the planet. -
Juan Berrios 10/21/2019 4:18 PMWe participated as a team in an activity to replace lead bulbs in homes. -
Juan Berrios 10/21/2019 4:18 PMWe participated as a team in an activity to replace lead bulbs in homes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Juan Berrios 10/21/2019 4:14 PMI coordinated with two co-workers to go in the same car to work three times a week. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Juan Berrios 10/21/2019 4:11 PMImplementing and using renewable energy at work and at home. That is, modeling and guiding the benefits of the use of renewable energy motivating others to carry out their respective renewable energy projects. -
Juan Berrios 10/20/2019 5:03 PMI am covering the pool when this is possible to prevent the water from evaporating and not getting dirty. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Juan Berrios 10/20/2019 5:00 PMImproving the energy efficiency of my home helps me to be more responsible and empathic with others -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat is the main water source in your region?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Juan Berrios 10/19/2019 6:23 PMClimate change is raising the sea level and this in turn is eroding the coast and deducing the area of beaches of our country in the Caribbean area.