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Welcome to 2017 EcoChallenge!

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Northwest Earth Institute
2017 EcoChallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017

Mindy Schoengarth

UW-L ENV 201 Braun

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 205 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    168
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Challenges

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 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 4 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

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.

COMPLETED 10 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

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  • Mindy Schoengarth 10/25/2017 2:19 PM
    One of my challenges was taking 5 minute showers. This was honestly really difficult and I couldn't accomplish this most days, however I am still trying to work on it.
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    • Michelle Krause 10/25/2017 2:25 PM
      Is that five minute showers where the water is only on for 5 minutes, or is that the sum total of time spent in the shower?  I find that only using the water for the initial sluice, then again for rinsing, seems to have the water on for about 3 - 5 minutes total.  I guess it really depends on the focus, is it to save water, or is it to save time?  **grins**
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  • Mindy Schoengarth 10/24/2017 12:25 PM
    Writing down things you're thankful for is a great way to boost your mood.
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  • Mindy Schoengarth 10/18/2017 1:54 PM
    Turning off the water when you brush your teeth is easier than you may think!
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