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2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Lukasz Wisniewski

HP WROCŁAW ECO HEROES

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,038 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

110

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

455

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

44

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

83

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

trees

planted

Lukasz's actions

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

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Research Impact Investing

Simplicity

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Walking up the stairs

USE THE STAIRS on daily basis INSTEAD of ELEVATOR

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Turn it off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Lukasz Wisniewski 10/22/2019 2:39 PM

In Poland unfortunately most electricity is generated by coal-fueled power stations. Their impact on environment and living organisms is massive. They cause degradation of air quality (by emitting toxic substances). Substantial emission of carbon dioxide increase green house effect, which leads to increase of global warming. Moreover those power stations contribute to acid rains and produce a lot of wastewater. Of course all of those factors have a very negative influence on animals and humans health.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Lukasz Wisniewski 10/22/2019 2:08 PM

The barriers are very plain ones - it is a deeply ingrained habit plus it is easier and time saving to use disposable bottle than to wash reusable one. How could I change this? - I must make the effort, buy a reusable bottle and start using it :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Lukasz Wisniewski 10/22/2019 1:58 PM

Planting trees requires physical effort which is good for your health and at the same time very relaxing. Seeing green trees around soothes the eyes and soul. Moreover after planting a tree you have a feeling that you did something really good and that makes your feel better about yourself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Research Impact Investing

How might impact investing help you better live your values?

Lukasz Wisniewski 10/22/2019 1:52 PM

It can enable me to act environmentally friendly in workplace (e.g. trash sorting in workplace). Moreover it can bring motivation to stick to my values even if it means making the effort.

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Lukasz Wisniewski 10/19/2019 12:42 PM

I planted two trees today - fun for children and helping the environment in one :)

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Lukasz Wisniewski 10/17/2019 2:22 AM

I turn off the phone at night, so I don't have to charge it so often - saving energy ;)

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Lukasz Wisniewski 10/16/2019 1:22 PM

If you have a 5 l plastic bottle, you can build a bird feeder - after all winter is coming ;)

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Lukasz Wisniewski 10/16/2019 1:12 PM

If you are shopping and do not have a reusable bag with you, you can always ask for a paper one.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Lukasz Wisniewski 10/15/2019 2:49 PM

I plan to spend the saved money on making my home more energy-efficient. More specifically, I would like to exchange old windows to new three-glass ones, that would keep the heat inside the house and also would protect from outside noises.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Replace Manual Thermostats

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?

Lukasz Wisniewski 10/15/2019 1:32 PM

Big plus of programmable thermostats is their ability to help maintain the perfect, constant temperature at home without adjusting knob a million times. Thermostats, in which you can program a time schedule, are very ecological, because they don't need to work all the time for you to have your home warm when you e.g. go back home from work. And last but not least they help you save money :)

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