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
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install A Toilet Tank BankHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat 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 QUESTIONTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow 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!