Bogdan Schiau
10/16/2020 12:04 AM
A barrier to me is to forget the reusable water cup at home :)
Bogdan Schiau
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 352 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO11disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO24milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO20minutesspent exercising
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UP TO7.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO193pounds of CO2have been saved
Bogdan's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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 QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Work From HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. How have you used technology to replace in-person meetings or work this year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Bogdan Schiau 10/16/2020 12:02 AMI mostly travel with my wife and 2 kids so almost always with 4 out of 5 seats ocuupied. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Bogdan Schiau 10/07/2020 1:39 AMI have advocated to my friends and neighbors to switch to LED bulbs.
I had no idea that a quality LED bulb can last up to 30-35 years! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn It OffHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Bogdan Schiau 10/07/2020 1:38 AMElectricity production during a typical day here in Romania:
25.93% Hydro - 1556 MW
23.52% Nuclear - 1411 MW
20.43% Hidrocarbs - 1226 MW
17.28% Coal - 1037 MW
7.97% Fotovoltaic - 478 MW
3.72% Eolian - 223 MW
1.15% Biomass - 69 MW