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2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

German Crespo

HP PUERTO RICO

"protejo al planeta reciclando"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
489 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

16

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

58

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

32

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

32

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

German's actions

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

German Crespo 10/23/2019 10:53 AM
Planta árboles. Los árboles producen oxígeno y son esenciales para la naturaleza, así que planta un árbol en tu casa o en la comunidad donde vives.

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German Crespo 10/22/2019 11:12 AM
Elegir verde es añadirle años a tu vida. Cuida tu salud

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How 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?
German Crespo 10/22/2019 11:11 AM
Documentandose de la informacion provista de los expertos y sus investigaciones

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
German Crespo 10/22/2019 11:10 AM
que los lugares a donde frecuento no proveen un lavado para la taza reusable, o un pañito humedo para limpiarla

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
German Crespo 10/22/2019 11:08 AM
Explicandole la ventaja de que ocupa menos espacio y de que salvamos arboles

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
German Crespo 10/22/2019 11:07 AM
To Provide feedback to ensures that the food accomplish with good manufacturing product

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

Name 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?
German Crespo 10/22/2019 8:25 AM
Llevar la basura de regreso a su casa ya que tenemos que conservar las areas verdes limpias y los cuerpos de agua.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
German Crespo 10/22/2019 8:23 AM
yo llevo mi taza de ceramica y mi sorbeto reusable para usarlo.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
German Crespo 10/22/2019 8:21 AM
busco una caja vacia en elm local y ahi me lo llevo.

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German Crespo 10/22/2019 8:19 AM
Hacer antipasto de cilantrillo para acompañar los chips.

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