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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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Izabela Czubala

HP Wrocław Eco Heroes

"green lives matter"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 918 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    26
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    20
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    10,129
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Izabela's actions

Water

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

Do at Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-Friendly Gardening

Do at Home

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Ditch the Lawn

Do at Home

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

Do at Home

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Core Values

Do at Home

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Offset for Climate Justice

Do at Home

Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install Greywater Catchment

Do at Home

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

Do at Home

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Do at Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Do at Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

Do at Home

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

Do at Home

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

Do at Home

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

Do at Home

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Work From Home

Do at Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

Do at Home

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Paint your area in green

Plant a tree or clean forest in your neighbourhood

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Support to Local Animal Shelter

Support local shelter by donating food , needed equipment, ect.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle everything I can

Plastic caps collection which will be then donated to Hospice

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Be Active

Be Active. Stay fit & reduce the power consumption by daily activities like running, walking, gym, bike ride.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Izabela Czubala's avatar
    Izabela Czubala 10/28/2020 7:10 AM
    last day today, well done

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:28 AM
    great progress today! take care!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Be Active
    How do you feel after daily sport activity? What it gives you? What it gives to your community?

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:19 AM
    a lot of positive energy!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Recycle everything I can
    Each small cap from plastic bottle can be helpfull. Do you know any other small thing that can be used in the similar way? How you can help to your community using some small things?

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:18 AM
    papers may be used as wrapping
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Support to Local Animal Shelter
    How can you help to your local animal shelter? Do you know any of the animal shelter in your nearest area? learn how to support them.

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:17 AM
    collect the food and money, go for a walk with dogs
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Paint your area in green
    Do you know how long does a plastic bottle take to decompose? How about styrofoam? How you can help our world to stay alive?

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:16 AM
    Many years. I avoid to use plastic bags, bottles and packaging.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:14 AM
    We may install water conditioners to have a drinking water from the taps.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
    Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:11 AM
    There is a lake in my hometown.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
    How do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:09 AM
    We may have more floods in the future and the water may me more polluted.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Install Greywater Catchment
    What are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?

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    Izabela Czubala 10/27/2020 10:08 AM
    drinking, cleaning, washing, bathing, playing