we use only the water we need
Danny Cuevas
" Reusar el agua para minimizer el uso de agua potable ."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 916 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO110disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO1,320minutesspent exercising
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UP TO798gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO19lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO66organic mealsconsumed
Danny's actions
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 19 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Participant Feed
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Danny Cuevas 10/23/2019 7:58 AMMaking permanent changes in how we handle water in our home -
Danny Cuevas 10/23/2019 7:55 AMwe don't want it to be the last day -
Danny Cuevas 10/23/2019 7:55 AMwohooo HP aguadilla making history -
Danny Cuevas 10/23/2019 7:53 AMwe want a better puerto rico -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhere are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?
Danny Cuevas 10/04/2019 9:44 AMif we don't have clean surroundings, it could damage those bodies of water
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
Danny Cuevas 10/04/2019 9:41 AMIf we don't have a reusable bag we try to use it as much as possible, we don't throw it away.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe 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?