Enid Roman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,246 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO251gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32hoursvolunteered
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UP TO240minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Enid's actions
Nature
Leave No Trace
Do at Home
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 240 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support a Sharing Economy
Do at Home
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
Do at Home
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Community
Join My Neighborhood Association
Do at Home
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 32 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
Do at Home
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
Do at Home
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Join a Local CSA
Do at Home
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Waste
Carry my Trash
Do at Home
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
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 QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Enid Roman 10/23/2020 3:31 PMMy region can relocate water reservoirs to higher catchment areas to align with changes in rainfall patterns to be more resilient. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region? How does that water get to you?
Enid Roman 10/22/2020 7:50 AMThe main main source of water in my region is a government-run dam. The water reaches my home through pump stations and underground pipes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Join a Local CSADependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspires you the most?
Enid Roman 10/21/2020 7:14 AMThe benefits of local food systems that inspire me the most are reliable fresh food and better prices, thus eliminating high carbon content. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Enid Roman 10/20/2020 8:06 AMPerform talks on sustainability actions in the aspects of food and water in the community center of my region. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
Enid Roman 10/19/2020 8:51 AMContemplating forgiveness has presented me with an opportunity to reflect on some actions I have taken in the past. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Enid Roman 10/18/2020 4:22 PMThe frequency and amount of rainfall has changed a lot in the region due to climate change. I understand that in the future drought events will increase in my region due to the impact of climate change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade Heating & Cooling UnitsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Enid Roman 10/17/2020 10:02 AMI am inspired to act on sustainable energy by the concern that if we don't take an action to use clean energy instead of fuel-based energy, we will have nowhere to live in a healthy way. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Enid Roman 10/16/2020 10:14 AMHistory shows that the problems of large systems remain when we don't really look for a way to do things differently. Therefore, it is necessary to be creative in the way of thinking to obtain effective results and solutions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
Enid Roman 10/15/2020 7:21 PMIt is often difficult to understand the impacts that our purchases and waste have on other people, animals and places because we are not educated to know the consequences of our excessive consumption. -
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?
Enid Roman 10/14/2020 10:55 AMI am coordinating with my children to all go in one car to university and school.