Enid Roman
"Take time to exercise outdoors"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,150 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO604gallons of waterhave been saved
Enid's actions
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
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
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
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
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.
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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Enid Roman 10/20/2019 5:22 PMI changed the laundry detergent to a more efficient one for washing machines. The detergent I used was very foamy and I used too much and used more water to extend the rinse cycle. -
Enid Roman 10/19/2019 6:53 PMI am orienting my friends to eat less red meat because the production of red meat leads to a significantly higher number of greenhouse gas emissions than that of chicken, fruits, vegetables and cereals. -
Enid Roman 10/17/2019 8:45 AMPractice and teach environmental culture. -
Enid Roman 10/16/2019 8:47 AMNo one realizes that there are some people who spend excessive energy simply to appear normal. -
Enid Roman 10/15/2019 4:22 AMThe only thing we can't recycle is the time we waste. -
Enid Roman 10/15/2019 4:21 AMThe only thing we can't recycle is the time we waste. -
Enid Roman 10/14/2019 9:07 AMThere is no life without water. -
Enid Roman 10/13/2019 5:07 AMSimplicity is a great virtue but it requires hard work to achieve it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Enid Roman 10/12/2019 8:17 PMCreative thinking can help my country to solve the problem of handling electronic waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Enid Roman 10/12/2019 7:04 PMy region must work to raise awareness of using the water resource responsibly to mitigate the water storage deficiency we have in our region.