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October 14 - October 28, 2016
Laura Troxel's avatar

Laura Troxel

Willamette University All-Campus!

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 296 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    40
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    12
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    4.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    9.5
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Laura's actions

Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.57 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.71 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Ditch the Lawn

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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