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October 11 - October 25, 2017
Anna Gabis's avatar

Anna Gabis

New Buildings Institute

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 433 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    420
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Anna's actions

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 3
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

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

Ditch the Lawn

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Anna Gabis's avatar
    Anna Gabis 10/24/2017 3:52 PM
    Here is an update on our front lawn replacement project. It is scheduled to be completed tomorrow, on the last day of the Ecochallenge. Now I am looking forward to getting reduced water bills. :
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  • Anna Gabis's avatar
    Anna Gabis 10/20/2017 2:58 PM
    My family decided to replace a front lawn with hardscaping, gravel passes and a small garden for which there will be no more need for sprinklers. I am very excited about that! Our front yard changed so dramatically during the last two weeks that a few visitors this week thought that they got lost.  

    • Anna Gabis's avatar
      Anna Gabis 10/20/2017 3:21 PM
      Thank you Russell! The project is in the process, so each day brings some surprises. I can't wait when an apple tree and a few blueberry bushes are planted. :)

    • Janine Gates's avatar
      Janine Gates 10/20/2017 3:10 PM
      Very beautiful! I hope you enjoy your new garden and space.

    • Russell Lampton's avatar
      Russell Lampton 10/20/2017 3:06 PM
      Nice hardscaping!