
Rebecca Snook
"To be more conscious about what I use"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,437 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO246gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
Rebecca's actions
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Community
Involving My Children
I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Buy Food And Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Participant Feed
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Rebecca Snook 11/02/2017 9:17 AMI'm working hard to continue with the changes I made in the challenge :D I'm constantly surprised at how much we have to recycle! -
Rebecca Snook 10/26/2017 2:02 PMLoved this:D -
Rebecca Snook 10/25/2017 4:21 PMI'm hoping that I continue with everything I've started!
Also, I know I'm not going to win the Looptworks backpack, but through this challenge I've also been able to learn about several different products that are eco-minded that I look forward to trying out :D -
Rebecca Snook 10/25/2017 2:22 PMOne of my favorite things about this challenge has been reading about what others have done, there have been a lot of creative and innovative ways people have completed these challenges and I hope to use some of the things I have learned about during this challenge and to complete things that I wanted to but was unable to at this time. The things that I have committed to doing throughout this challenge though, should and will become habits for me. It's important that everyone do what they can, because every bit makes a difference; just look at the impact we've made in two weeks!-
Liz Zavodsky (Ecochallenge Staff) 8/09/2018 12:26 PM
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Rebecca Snook 10/25/2017 9:44 AMI'm sad this is the final day of the challenge. I hope I'll be able to keep up with the changes I've made during this challenge and especially the ones that involve my son! I hope the Mayo Clinic will be a part of this next time around:D -
Rebecca Snook 10/24/2017 3:33 PMI'm sad we are down to our final day(s)! It's been a lot of fun challenging myself:D -
Rebecca Snook 10/23/2017 10:28 AMOnly 2 days left! Seeing the impact everyone has made is amazing:D -
Rebecca Snook 10/22/2017 8:51 AMI really like that this has given me an opportunity to do something meaningful with my son: -
Rebecca Snook 10/21/2017 8:53 AMSome of these things are more difficult to accomplish over the weekend!-
Nikki Sarocka 10/23/2017 8:44 AM -
Kelli Lytle 10/21/2017 5:12 PM
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Rebecca Snook 10/20/2017 8:21 AMOnly 5 days left, I wish it was going to last longer!