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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Jean Pagano

Comerica/Ohio

"To Make the ECO Challenge a Daily Challenge "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 337 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    256
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    lightbulb
    replaced
  • UP TO
    24
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    8.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    8.0
    whole food meals
    consumed

Jean'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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:36 AM
    Next September marks 40 years as a vegetarian for me!

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    Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:35 AM
    As each traditional bulb fails, I replace it with an LED one!

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    Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:34 AM
    We make our own laundry detergent out of simple ingredients like Borax and Baking Soda. No petroleum products here!

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    Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:32 AM
    The ECO Challenge is too important to only occupy 2 weeks of my life - this needs to be an ongoing challenge.