Héctor Lebrón
"We can only live one day at a time. Be kind."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,418 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO605gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO44locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO340minutesspent learning
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UP TO7.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO44zero-waste mealsconsumed
Héctor'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
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
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
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with 6 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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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Héctor Lebrón 10/23/2019 8:46 AMI will stay leaving no trace. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/22/2019 8:01 AMI had a trip to southwestern beaches of my island and saw some used water systems discharging into the sea. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Toilet Tank BankName 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?
Héctor Lebrón 10/22/2019 7:53 AMWater pollution due to checmicals and used waters discharges into rives and lakes. Government agencies may supervise those discharges. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/21/2019 6:05 AMMy wife yesterday cooked a delicious chicken stew with whole veggies. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/20/2019 1:17 PMI'm taking care while segregating my trash to not contaminate the recyclable. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/20/2019 1:17 PMI'm taking care while segregating my trash to not contaminate the recyclable. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/19/2019 7:05 PMEvery Wednesday are picking the recycling up in my county. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/18/2019 7:33 AMI had increased the salad in my diet. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/17/2019 9:57 AMI had lost 4 pounds during this challenge by skipping refined sugars. -
Héctor Lebrón 10/16/2019 5:42 AMCreative thinking maybe help us using glass containers in a useful manner.