
Elaina Gonzalez
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 131 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1,200hoursvolunteered
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UP TO64gallons of waterhave been saved
Elaina's actions
Sustainability
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1200 hour(s) in my community.
Waste
BORROW INSTEAD OF BUY
I will borrow items that I need, but plan to use infrequently, rather than purchase.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 13 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
SHOP USED FIRST
I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.
Water
REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES
I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Transportation
Contribute to building the vision for public transit's future
I will complete the Link Transit questionnaire (MAY 20th DEADLINE) at letsthinklink.org. Action Resource > >
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
INCREASE AWARENESS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel. Action Resource > >
Participant Feed
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Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:36 AMThat is 1200 per month...yes, and I love it! -
Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:34 AMThis was simple...I just continued to do what I have been doing with wet clothes. I hang them in the laundry room over night, and in the AM. they are dry!! yippee!! -
Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:28 AMIt has been good to keep my list on the refrigerator, and mark everything as I have accomplished it. There are things I have already been doing since I live on a fixed income, but have enjoyed the new ways of continuing to preserve and save. -
Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:24 AMI actually went to the LINK website and was looking at the schedules and areas serviced. This compelled me to fill out the LINK survey. -
Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:22 AMI have been wanting to do this for awhile, and thanks to this challenge, I finally did it!! I changed them all!!! I am so happy!