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Welcome to 2017 People's Ecochallenge!

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2017 People's Ecochallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017
Jake Waters's avatar

Jake Waters

UWL Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 241 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    248
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    280
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    130
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    11
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Jake's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 13
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 4
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 ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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?