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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Genesis Rosado

HP PUERTO RICO

"Learning today to teach tomorrow."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,371 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    315
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    3.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1,320
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    22
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted

Genesis's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Leave No Trace

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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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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    Genesis Rosado 10/22/2019 6:45 AM
    I'm planning another garage sale becuase I want to simplify my living area.
  • 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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    Genesis Rosado 10/21/2019 11:28 AM
    Water reservoiring in tanks.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/21/2019 6:00 AM
    I don't understand why some pople likes to leave trace after leaving nature areas.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/20/2019 7:43 AM
    Since I had reduced the sugar intake, I only eat dark chocolate.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/19/2019 6:49 PM
    I'm navigating less in the internet and increased 90 minutes to my sleeping time. I feel better.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/18/2019 7:16 AM
    God blessed all of us everyday.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/17/2019 8:46 AM
    I left no trace everywhere I go.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/16/2019 5:32 AM
    My college pals asked me why I'm carrying my trash and I talked about this challenge.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/15/2019 11:40 AM
    Yesterday I did a walk and found some trash. I pick it up.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Eco-friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

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    Genesis Rosado 10/14/2019 2:32 PM
    Water pollution due to trash into the rivers.