Holly DeGrow

SUSTAINABLE SAINTS

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
283 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.3

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

308

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

10

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

11

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Holly's 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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost Food Waste

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.

COMPLETED 12
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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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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