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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Enid Roman

HP PUERTO RICO

"Take time to exercise outdoors"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,150 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    604
    gallons of water
    have 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Enid Roman 10/20/2019 5:22 PM
    I 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.

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    Enid Roman 10/19/2019 6:53 PM
    I 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.

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    Enid Roman 10/17/2019 8:45 AM
    Practice and teach environmental culture.

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    Enid Roman 10/16/2019 8:47 AM
    No one realizes that there are some people who spend excessive energy simply to appear normal.

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    Enid Roman 10/15/2019 4:22 AM
    The only thing we can't recycle is the time we waste.

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    Enid Roman 10/15/2019 4:21 AM
    The only thing we can't recycle is the time we waste.

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    Enid Roman 10/14/2019 9:07 AM
    There is no life without water.

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    Enid Roman 10/13/2019 5:07 AM
    Simplicity is a great virtue but it requires hard work to achieve it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Launch a Recycling Program
    How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

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    Enid Roman 10/12/2019 8:17 PM
    Creative thinking can help my country to solve the problem of handling electronic waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Enid Roman 10/12/2019 7:04 PM
    y region must work to raise awareness of using the water resource responsibly to mitigate the water storage deficiency we have in our region.