Rachel B9/108a
10/02/2019 11:54 AM
don't leave the water running while you brush your teeth
Rachel B9/108a
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 703 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO315minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO360minutesspent learning
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Rachel's actions
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 360 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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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Rachel B9/108a 10/23/2019 12:02 PMHad so much fun doing the Ecochallenge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Rachel B9/108a 10/02/2019 11:47 AMsolar panels generate energy and it leaves minimal impact on the environment since it does not use fossil fuels -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?