Christopher DCruz
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,136 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO84gallons of waterhave been saved
-
UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
-
UP TO98pounds of CO2have been saved
-
UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
-
UP TO2.0whole food mealsconsumed
Christopher's actions
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.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
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.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Create Your Own Action
Recycle black bags at work
Black PE Bags can be recycled but endusers usually disposes them, worked with the cleaners to collect and dump all black bags thrown away so that we can sort out the good ones for reuse instead of buying new ones. Done this for the past 3 weeks and saved about 7kgs of black bags recycled todate.... hurray
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?
-
Christopher DCruz 10/24/2017 8:42 PM -
Christopher DCruz 10/24/2017 8:39 PMI printed the above challenges and placed it at home and my office and realized that we are doing a lot of reduction effort subconsciously.... Thanks for the ECO Challenge, its helps to motivate to do more than usual with extra zest.... Appreciate it :) -
Christopher DCruz 10/23/2017 12:56 AMWas able to accomplish 12 out of 13 by last week, the last one can be done by this week. Feel happy and able to credit myself for achieving things that i lag behind on a day to day. Looks like everything can be done once you put your mind to it, hoping to prolong this stamina further. Also realised my weight dropped from 86 to 81kgs, feeling great and happier....wish all of you be able to do what you planned for asap.-
Kate Barber 10/24/2017 12:08 PMThat's great, Christopher! Well done!
-
-
Christopher DCruz 8/17/2017 3:24 AMYou are already actually doing it without realising it, to put it down on paper or such challenges will emphasize it more for awareness to yourself and others.... let's go for it-
Kate Barber 10/12/2017 3:48 PMLove the support, Christopher! Let's take it to the win! :)
-