Raul Diaz
"My goal day by day to make a better environment and others"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,125 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22poundswaste composted
Raul's actions
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Raul Diaz 10/20/2019 5:34 PMI am evaluating for my garden the use of an irrigation system by drops to apply the water slowly and evenly to save water. -
Raul Diaz 10/19/2019 7:05 PMI put water aerators on all the faucets in my home to save water. -
Raul Diaz 10/18/2019 9:37 AMWe are cutting in pieces the towels and sheets that have ended their useful life to turn them into rags to clean furniture and others to reduce waste and use new resources. -
Raul Diaz 10/17/2019 8:56 AMTurn off your radio and listen to the music of nature -
Raul Diaz 10/16/2019 7:51 AMThe ideal temperature for your refrigerator is 5 C°; try to avoid a layer of ice in the freezer. -
Raul Diaz 10/15/2019 4:37 AMIf you do not buy recycled products, you are not actually recycling. -
Raul Diaz 10/14/2019 8:59 AMWater is the force that moves nature. -
Raul Diaz 10/13/2019 4:51 AMThis is my goal: to have a focus and look for the simple. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Raul Diaz 10/12/2019 7:48 PMCreative thinking can help us solve the crisis in the energy system of my region. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake 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?