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Welcome to 2017 People's Ecochallenge!

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You'll be an 2017 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!

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2017 People's Ecochallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017
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melissa bilyeu

SUSTAINABLE SAINTS

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 350 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    546
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

melissa's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 15
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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • melissa bilyeu's avatar
    melissa bilyeu 10/25/2017 10:24 AM
    Doing this challenge has made me much more conscientious about leaving the water running while I'm doing the dishes.
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    melissa bilyeu 10/11/2017 1:59 PM
    Using reusable water bottles daily for myself and daughter.
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