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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Bryan Ho-Yan

Guelph Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 15 THIS WEEK
  • 173 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    26
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    26
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    151
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    0.8
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Bryan's actions

Energy

Participate in Guelph Greener Homes program for upgrading to energy efficiency measures

In support of Race To Zero, the City plans to offer a 0% interest loan to residential property owners in Guelph to help cover the costs of residential energy efficiency upgrades to be paid back over 10 years. Find out if you are eligible for the low-income grant program for installing heat-pumps

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Complete a Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will share a photo and reflection of this action on the feed.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost My Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Find or Join a Local Sharing Economy

If my community does not have a tool library or other sharing economy options, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Repair a Broken Item

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Book your free in-home water audit

Water audits are available in 2025. Book your free in-home water audit. During the audit, a City contractor will review your water bill, test the flow rates of your faucets and showers, check for leaks, and recommend water-saving options.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Sign up for reminders with the City of Guelph's Waste app

Use the Guelph Waste app to sign up for email or phone reminders about your waste collection schedule and can download for free from your app store

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Commute By Bike

I will commute by bike 3 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share with Neighbors or a Service

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Install an Alternative Energy System

I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade Heating and Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Bryan Ho-Yan 10/07/2025 5:46 AM
    I think we really overlook the importance of talking about climate change. Last Thursday I had a great time discussing climate change with the Sustainable Real Estate class at the University of Guelph. It really made my day to have real conversations about the crisis we're in, but more importantly that all of us have power to do something about.

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    Bryan Ho-Yan 10/05/2025 6:57 PM
    Was walking around Too Good Pond in Unionville today. Enjoyed the trees colours.

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    Bryan Ho-Yan 10/03/2025 6:28 AM
    Went for a walk yesterday evening. Sunsets are pretty sweet with all the different colours.

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    Bryan Ho-Yan 10/01/2025 1:58 PM
    There's something really therapeutic about mixing up the backyard compost. As the leaves are turning colours and falling down, remember to keep some for the compost.

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    Bryan Ho-Yan 10/01/2025 1:43 PM
    What a gorgeous day to bike! Looks like the good weather will keep on coming for the next bit so get it while you can!