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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Ashley Then

JFK Awesome Possums

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 81 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    32
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Ashley's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

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Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 20 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water 5-Minute Showers
    Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

    Ashley Then's avatar
    Ashley Then 10/10/2019 7:47 PM
    Another step you can do to reduce water is to turn off your water when you are brushing your teeth and don't let the water keep running when you are doing the dishes, only use the water when you are rinsing off the sope.