
Cindy Acosta-Reyes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,601 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO375minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO30peoplehelped
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO138gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO45plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Cindy's actions
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Create Your Own Action
Annual Physical
I will make an appointment for annual physical
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Participant Feed
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Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/26/2016 3:22 PMOne more day -
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Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/24/2016 7:44 AMWe can do it, keep it up guys.