Wendy Reyes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,631 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO267gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO4.0neighborsmet
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UP TO4.0peoplehelped
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Wendy's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Participant Feed
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Wendy Reyes 10/31/2016 1:04 PMWill work harder to save water and will keep working on turning off lights I don't use. -
Wendy Reyes 10/28/2016 8:56 AMLast Day! -
Wendy Reyes 10/27/2016 7:35 AMGood morning-
Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/27/2016 9:13 AMGood morning
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Wendy Reyes 10/27/2016 7:33 AMGood morning. -
Wendy Reyes 10/26/2016 12:28 PMGood afternoon everyone. -
Wendy Reyes 10/25/2016 9:53 AMGood morning. Challenges are going great! -
Wendy Reyes 10/24/2016 7:48 AMChallenges are going great! -
Wendy Reyes 10/21/2016 7:47 AMGood morning -
Wendy Reyes 10/20/2016 7:51 AMGood morning! -
Wendy Reyes 10/19/2016 11:28 AMGood day!