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Welcome to EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an EcoChallenge expert in no time!

Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Corlene Blue's avatar

Corlene Blue

First Unitarian Church of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 75 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Corlene's actions

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • Corlene Blue's avatar
    Corlene Blue 10/24/2016 9:01 AM
    Some of these challenges I've been doing for years, including many I didn't list.  I've long been aware of the environment and our personal role in protecting it.  Must be my old Girl Scout training and my spiritual beliefs.  One room in my home, which I occupy nearly every day, has windows on three sides.  It allows me to feel I am outside even in the worst weather.  Nature keeps me grounded.
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