Holly DeGrow

participant impact

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

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I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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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.

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

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I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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Holly DeGrow 10/25/2017 12:15 PM
These are small changes, but it's been great to remind myself that small changes matter. Now I feel guilty letting the water run needlessly while I brush my teeth.... thanks EcoChallenge! Next year I'll take on bigger changes.

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Holly DeGrow 10/17/2017 9:22 AM
I never knew how hard it would be to fit in three cups of vegetables a day....guess I better lay off the cheese and bread...

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Holly DeGrow 10/17/2017 9:20 AM
I know this is a little over the top, but I usually pick all the recycling out of the garbage can in my classroom. I think more students would recycle if we had more bins placed around campus... how about it, sustainable saints??

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