Scott Sparman
"Encourage my children to learn during the Eco Challenge "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO222gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO7.6poundswaste composted
Scott's actions
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
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
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 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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Scott Sparman 10/17/2017 8:04 AMFixed a leaky fixture last evening. -
Scott Sparman 10/15/2017 7:36 PMRecycling at the Adrift in Long Beach. -
Scott Sparman 10/13/2017 6:36 PMTrash Talk.... We are totally smokin Metro.-
Nicole Campbell Peters 10/15/2017 8:03 PMWoo HOO!
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Scott Sparman 10/13/2017 6:27 PMGetting the plans for the composting"facility" finalized. -
Scott Sparman 10/12/2017 9:47 AMI need to check and see if my PUD offers a rebate for switching to LED's. -
Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:37 AMI set up a recycle area at home and have been taking aluminum, tin and #1 and #2 plastics to the local recycle drop off. Also recycled or gave away all of our moving boxes and misc cardboard. -
Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:35 AMI replaced 2 90 W Outdoor floods with LED's. Only $9 at Parkrose Hardware. -
Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:34 AMI insulated 30+ feet of hot and cold water pipes under my house. Also insulated the short hot water pipe from my tank to the wall. -
Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:33 AMI did some research on purchasing and driving an all electric vehicle for my commute. I am interested if the current folks at the Port who own them could provide feedback on actual range, convenience of charging, overall impressions after owning one for a year.-
Scott Sparman 10/16/2017 11:54 AMI will pass it on. It would be a good lunch and learn topic. -
Jamey Berg 10/16/2017 10:45 AMI would be very interested in hearing feed back as well from other Port employees on their experience with electric vehicles. Please pass it on if you get any response. Thanks!
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Scott Sparman 10/10/2017 10:53 AMI purchased 2 high efficiency toilets to replace the water wasters I currently have. Just have to install them during the challenge. This is addicting.