rachel phillips
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 398 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0peoplehelped
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UP TO570gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO12more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
rachel's actions
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Community
Involving My Children
I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Participant Feed
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rachel phillips 10/25/2017 11:56 PMThis challenge was supper fun I'm glad I joined it's a lot of thing's I'm more aware of that I do like keeping the water on when I brush my teeth and now I turn it off.... -
rachel phillips 10/24/2017 1:19 AMWhat a beautiful day we had yesterday and it looks like the sun might be around a few more days I know I need it.... -
rachel phillips 10/22/2017 8:17 PMHello all, just checking in I hope you all have a great week.. -
rachel phillips 10/17/2017 10:43 PMhow do you wash your hair in 5 mins when you have a lot?? -
rachel phillips 10/16/2017 8:29 PMnot flushing has been difficult but I know it helps so im going to keep on it....