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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Ro Capelli

Penn State EcoChallenge 2017

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 128 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    25
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    35
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    10
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    whole food meals
    consumed

Ro's actions

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Ro Capelli 10/25/2017 9:11 PM
    During challnge I cut down on water use about 15%, energy use about 10%, waste about 20%, processed foods about 10%, and appreciated nature 100%!  

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    Ro Capelli 10/23/2017 7:29 PM
    It’s gotten easier to make eco-friendly choices as the days have gone by; it becomes habit after a relatively short time of repetition.  Feels great!

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    Ro Capelli 10/11/2017 7:08 PM
    I took my metal water bottle everywhere today— never use plastic...devastates the environment, plus when it heats up in the sun (like in your car) it releases toxins into the water you’re drinking.  Bad news.

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    Ro Capelli 10/11/2017 7:02 PM
    I admit I didn’t cook the meal myself, but it was all natural, non-processed-yay!