Juangui Berrios
"My people and my country motivate me to take care of what nature provides us"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO121gallons of waterhave been saved
Juangui's actions
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
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.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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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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Juangui Berrios 10/20/2019 5:48 PMMobile phones, computer and TV are highly addictive and should be avoided when not required. Instead of chatting, I use my free time in nature with my wife and children. -
Juangui Berrios 10/19/2019 6:48 PMWhen we buy equipment for the home we verify that they make efficient use of energy. -
Juangui Berrios 10/18/2019 9:45 AMWe have learned to use tutorials to fix things at home to give more life to something instead of changing it for another. -
Juangui Berrios 10/17/2019 8:50 AMWild is not what lives in the forests, wild is the one who destroys them. -
Juangui Berrios 10/16/2019 7:47 AMTurn off your computer screen if you do not use it for an extended period of time. -
Juangui Berrios 10/14/2019 8:55 AMAll the water that will ever be, we have it right now. -
Juangui Berrios 10/13/2019 4:57 AMEverything is very simple, things don't have to be very difficult. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade Heating & Cooling UnitsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Juangui Berrios 10/12/2019 8:01 PMI am inspired by the well-being that I can provide to the environment to select sustainable energy. -
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?
Juangui Berrios 10/12/2019 7:20 PMThe use of excess detergents and excessive oil and grease are some practices that impact the health of water bodies. We can use biodegradable agents and not pour oil and grease in the discharge of wastewater. -
Juangui Berrios 10/12/2019 5:09 PMWater is the driving force of all nature.