Bella Anderson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 168 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO160gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO24plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Bella's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Participant Feed
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Bella Anderson 10/24/2017 12:40 PMI usually take quick showers, so five minutes wasn't too tough for me to accomplish. Although, taking cold, five minute showers was a bit of a struggle the past couple days, as it as been progressively colder. I chose to do water because, personally, I think water usage is one of the most important aspects of ones "footprint" left on the world. Water is universal and is used for almost everything, yet many people don't have access to clean water, so by appreciating my availability to water inspires me to someday help others achieve the availability privilege I have. I also don't use water bottles anymore, as I have a reusable one and I just refill a large gallon bottle and keep it stored in my fridge. The challenge wasn't too hard, but I do find myself having to wake up earlier to fill up my reusable bottle every day. And of course, water can get "boring" to taste over and over so I bought small water flavor enhancers and I basically can make three different types of juice with my water.