LiLiana Pomareda
"Make everyday your earth day..."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,031 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO325minutesspent exercising
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UP TO156gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO75disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO140plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
LiLiana's actions
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Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
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Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
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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.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
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Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 25 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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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.
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?
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LiLiana Pomareda 10/25/2017 9:50 AMUnplug all unused appliances and electronic devices. Although you may not be aware of it, unused but still plugged in devices, can suck vampire power from your home. -
LiLiana Pomareda 10/25/2017 9:49 AMEliminate food waste. Don’t buy more food than you need. Don’t make more than you will be able to eat...-
Rebecca Snook 10/25/2017 9:53 AMThis one is always tricky for me. I generally only shop for my son and I, and a lot of stores package things in larger quantities. You have to get really creative, which is fun.
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LiLiana Pomareda 10/25/2017 9:48 AMEco friendly habits aren't just positive, they're necessary!-
Nancy Nguyen Watiker 10/25/2017 1:47 PMabsolutely! they are more environmentally conservative!
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LiLiana Pomareda 10/25/2017 9:46 AMThe most powerful eco-friendly changes that we can make are often small habits. Because they are everyday actions, they really add up over time. ...-
Nancy Nguyen Watiker 10/25/2017 1:47 PMTrue! I can't wait to see our collective impact when the challenge ends tonight!
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LiLiana Pomareda 10/25/2017 9:45 AMWe cannot interfere in one area of the ecosystem without paying due attention to both the consequences of such interference in other areas and to the well-being of future generations. (Pope John Paul II, ) -
LiLiana Pomareda 10/25/2017 9:44 AMEarth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed. – Mahatma Gandhi -
LiLiana Pomareda 10/20/2017 2:11 PMturned ac up to avoid it continually running, was a bit warmer but not so bad-
Yvette Koutsoupis 10/24/2017 9:16 AMYou got it going on every level - so proud of you and it does start at home. We need to teach our children as early as when they start to walk to make this world a better place to live ;o)
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LiLiana Pomareda 10/19/2017 9:04 AM -
LiLiana Pomareda 10/18/2017 10:02 AMThe supreme reality of our time is ...the vulnerability of our planet. - John F. Kennedy -
LiLiana Pomareda 10/18/2017 10:00 AMGoooooooo green!