
Cindy Acosta-Reyes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,601 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO138gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO375minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30peoplehelped
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UP TO45plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
Cindy's actions
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per 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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days 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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Create Your Own Action
Annual Physical
I will make an appointment for annual physical
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Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/28/2016 7:48 AMToday is the day -
Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/27/2016 9:11 AMGood morning everyone -
Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/26/2016 3:22 PMOne more day -
Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/25/2016 3:04 PMFew more days left -
Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/24/2016 7:45 AMLast week :) -
Cindy Acosta-Reyes 10/24/2016 7:44 AMWe can do it, keep it up guys.