David Pinto
4/23/2020 4:37 PM
I don't get the toilet "Tank Bank". It's a plastic bag filled with water - I just used a brick instead. Been meaning to do that for a long time - and so I'm claiming the points. :)
David Pinto
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO330gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
David's actions
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Materials
Install A Toilet Tank Bank
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
David Pinto 4/23/2020 4:35 PMBioplastics are interesting and (I wish) more common. Learning to recycle them will certainly be important when they are more wisely used.
In the meantime, getting a handle on *regular* plastic is more crucial! If you haven't already, here's two things to do.
1. Put the Monroe County "recyclopedia" somewhere handy at home:
https://www2.monroecounty.gov/files/DES/recyclopedia.pdf
2. Take a visit to ecopark so that you know where it is and are comfortable going
https://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark/
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Aarshiya S. 4/23/2020 6:55 PMAlso, there are these new edible water bottles or blobs, which is edible plastic filled with water.
https://www.surfertoday.com/environment/what-are-edible-water-bottles
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David Pinto 4/23/2020 10:00 AMUU EcoChallenge 2020 just broke into the top 10 organizations on the Project Drawdown website! Yay!-
Beck MVUC Mordini 5/23/2021 12:10 PMHi David- This is Beck Mordini from Mt. Vernon UU. I am working with the UU Ministry for the Earth on the UU 2021 Drawdown Eco-challenge. The challenge runs until the end of June. I would love to know more about your UU (Unitarian Universalists- right?) 2020 challenge. Especially if you have teams or individuals who would like to join under the UU DD 2021 Organization this year. Thanks! [email protected]
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
David Pinto 4/21/2020 2:15 AMVirtual meetings have become the norm. There were already fewer face to face meetings with conference calls and I hope Zoom becomes the new norm. I've noticed that more people have been asking to Zoom even over simply having a phone call. -
David Pinto 4/17/2020 6:16 PMI'm getting really good at virtual meetings!