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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Marilyn Milian

HP PUERTO RICO

"Be like a butterfly, bring beauty wherever you go."

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participant impact

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    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    44
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    502
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    22
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    3.7
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    7.9
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Marilyn's actions

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.

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Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.

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Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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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.

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Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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Zero-Waste Cooking

Food

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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Plant Trees

Nature

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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Install Alternative Energy

Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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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.

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Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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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.

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Participant Feed


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    Marilyn Milian 10/23/2019 12:19 PM
    Let's continue recycling for life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Marilyn Milian 10/22/2019 10:28 AM
    In my community we are having water tanks as reservoir.

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    Marilyn Milian 10/22/2019 10:28 AM
    I did installed the low flow showerhead. It feels good, it's like massage. I'm in love.

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    Marilyn Milian 10/21/2019 10:24 AM
    Today my almond tree brights because yesterday was a rainny day.

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    Marilyn Milian 10/20/2019 2:06 PM
    I had lost almost 5 pounds since I started stopping sugar intake.

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    Marilyn Milian 10/19/2019 7:31 PM
    Today I planted another tree in my back yard. This time was a mango one.

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    Marilyn Milian 10/18/2019 11:21 AM
    My almond tree is growing fast. It has two new leaves.

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    Marilyn Milian 10/17/2019 10:17 AM
    My front garden is flowering a lot.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

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    Marilyn Milian 10/16/2019 7:10 AM
    Sometimes big problems block our thinking. But when you think creative you feel free and simple and creative ideas come to our minds.

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    Marilyn Milian 10/16/2019 7:09 AM
    I'm recycling rain water to drain my garden.