Jean Pagano
"To Make the ECO Challenge a Daily Challenge "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 337 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO256gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0whole food mealsconsumed
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
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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Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:36 AMNext September marks 40 years as a vegetarian for me! -
Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:35 AMAs each traditional bulb fails, I replace it with an LED one! -
Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:34 AMWe make our own laundry detergent out of simple ingredients like Borax and Baking Soda. No petroleum products here! -
Jean Pagano 10/25/2017 7:32 AMThe ECO Challenge is too important to only occupy 2 weeks of my life - this needs to be an ongoing challenge.