Hector A Cardona
"Lets promote environment protection."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 992 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO312gallons of waterhave been saved
Hector A's actions
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.
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.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
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
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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
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.
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.
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
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
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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Hector A Cardona 10/23/2019 7:29 AMI will take out my trash bag from my car trunk today. -
Hector A Cardona 10/22/2019 7:21 AMI have a little amount of trash in my car bag. -
Hector A Cardona 10/21/2019 6:03 AMMy eco friendly garden have cactus. -
Hector A Cardona 10/20/2019 1:11 PMWhenever I go shopping I select black people business to support them. -
Hector A Cardona 10/19/2019 7:00 PMI usually ride bike as a hobby. -
Hector A Cardona 10/18/2019 7:20 AMMy garden doesn't need heavy watering. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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Hector A Cardona 10/15/2019 11:43 AMI can go to work ridding bicycle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Hector A Cardona 10/14/2019 2:45 PMBeen creative helps our brain health and activity, and develops great ideas to solve problems.