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Welcome to 2019 People's Ecochallenge!

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2019 People's Ecochallenge
October 2 - October 23, 2019
lyla tavares's avatar

lyla tavares

Our Sisters' School

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 206 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    12
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    10
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

lyla's actions

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED -1
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED -1
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • lyla tavares's avatar
    lyla tavares 10/16/2019 1:49 PM
    Before starting the eco-challenge I would take 15-20 minute showers that would waste water. My parents both take 5-minute showers and I thought that I could never take them but this year I took on that challenge. Since it is getting colder I have had the urge to take longer showers in the warm water but I haven't. I set a timer and listen to three songs and then get out of the shower. Not only has it saved more water but it has helped me with getting ready a lot faster.
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    • Ivonne Maldonado's avatar
      Ivonne Maldonado 10/16/2019 1:53 PM
      I'm really glad you have been lessening the time you spend in the shower to 5 minutes! That's such a great improvement! A little advice I have for is to take cold showers that will wake you up and make you want to get on with your day. I've also been lessening my time and hope you also can give me some tips on how to improve! Great Job!
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  • lyla tavares's avatar
    lyla tavares 10/16/2019 1:47 PM
    This year I really wanted to focus on Reduce single-use products. So far I have been really successful. I used to always pack plastic ziplock bags that you could only use once. I went onto amazon and purchased reusable ziplock bags made out of silicone. I know use that every day when I pack my lunch and my parents use them also. Lastly, I made my dad use the reusable bags when he goes grocery shopping instead of the plastic bags.
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