2019 People's Ecochallenge

participant impact

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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Laurie Adams 10/14/2019 6:28 PM

The challenge is going well !! It makes it even easier if others in your household are participating as well!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Laurie Adams 10/06/2019 6:20 PM

To further reduce my water footprint, when washing clothes, consider consolidation of some items i.e. towels with jeans that are past the "color bleed" stage. Also, when there are only a small number of items in the sink, say 2 glasses, or a cup and small plate, wait to wash dishes by hand and only give items a quick rinse.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Laurie Adams 10/06/2019 6:11 PM

In some instances, the use of rainwater for the home i.e. a rain barrel as well as snow which could be melted. Also, build more homes with a well system where feasible. All 3 of these could be used as alternative source of water.

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