Alejandro Garcia
"Climbing through nature"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,105 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO385gallons of waterhave been saved
Alejandro's 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.
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.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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
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.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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Alejandro Garcia 10/20/2019 5:26 PMWe are sweeping the garage and sidewalks instead of washing them with water to reduce water consumption. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/19/2019 7:01 PMWe are washing fruits and vegetables in a bowl and not under the open tap to save water. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/18/2019 3:34 PMWe are a big family and we have five cars in our home and we are washing them with a bucket and sponge, not with a hose. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/17/2019 8:41 AMLess burning of hydrocarbons, more burning of calories -
Alejandro Garcia 10/17/2019 8:35 AMThe problem of car use is not use, but abuse. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/16/2019 8:50 AMIn no country in the world are royalties charged to the wind. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/15/2019 4:16 AMAs important as recycling is to think before buying. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/15/2019 4:16 AMAs important as recycling is to think before buying. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/14/2019 9:10 AMWhen you conserve water, you conserve life. -
Alejandro Garcia 10/13/2019 5:11 AMI love the simplicity of life.