lynn sliwa
"I want to expand my awareness and participation in taking care of our environment."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 860 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,707gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO990minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO11poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO314pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO22pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO66zero-waste mealsconsumed
lynn's actions
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 30 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
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.
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lynn sliwa 10/03/2019 5:34 AMJoined Ecochallenge.org The People's Ecochallenge