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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Christina Graves

PCC Sylvania ESR 171!

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 450 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    0.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    371
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.2
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Christina's actions

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

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

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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Set up Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 0 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Products In My Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 1 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Buying used items instead of new

Living on a dime, so buying new is not always an option. I will try and live within my means.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Christina Graves 10/28/2016 7:26 AM
    Morning !!! 

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    Christina Graves 10/27/2016 6:52 AM
    Not too much going on yet, it's still early. I have been making minor water saving attempts in and around my home. I try and reuse any water in my home. I capture any running water and use it for rinsing debris off dirty dishes. I water plants with leftover water in my pets watering dish. It all adds up, really amazing how much water we actually waste without realizing.

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    Christina Graves 10/25/2016 8:14 AM
    Alive and kicking.... 

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    Christina Graves 10/24/2016 6:56 AM
    Living within my current means!

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    Christina Graves 10/23/2016 6:56 AM
    Been slowly de-cluttering my garage, and looking for items to use for our team invasive holly project. Small steps add up!

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      April Ann Fong 10/23/2016 1:58 PM
      I got my plastic rain barrel at Livingscape! I finally remembered the name!

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    Christina Graves 10/21/2016 6:50 AM
    Rise and Shine. Just checking in... Nothing much to report. Anybody bringing the sun for our invasive's today?

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    Christina Graves 10/20/2016 8:44 AM
    Time to start raking the leaves and composting. Nothing as constant as.....



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    Christina Graves 10/20/2016 8:17 AM
    I have been de-cluttering my life of unnecessary things, and distractions. This includes all levels. I have been able to cut down on my expenses. I have cut my garage pick up to twice a month, and now looking to once a month. I am looking to get rid of my internet and use the library, money is very tight. Amazing how much garbage we have, and how much of our garbage can be taken to a recycling center, almost eliminating garbage pick up entirely. 


    • April Ann Fong's avatar
      April Ann Fong 10/20/2016 12:36 PM
      I have once a month garbage pick up and I usually don't fill it! My furnace filters are the bulkiest things usually! Yay on decreasing garbage!

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    Christina Graves 10/19/2016 8:28 AM
    Not too much to say, just a check in. Hope all is going GREAT for You all. Smiles, Giggles, and Laughs. : )


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    Christina Graves 10/18/2016 7:38 AM

    April, I am not comfortable with downloading apps on my school computer. Is there another way to go about this. Maybe I can give this prize to another team member.
    Hello Christina,
    Congrats! You’ve scored 50 EcoChallenge Points, which means you’re off to a great start, and you’ve earned a Chinook Book App! Download the Chinook Book app and use this code to redeem your prize:


    • April Ann Fong's avatar
      April Ann Fong 10/19/2016 8:37 AM
      I wouldn't worry about it, most of us will get this email when we earn 50 points. The Chinook Book app is nice though! (My habitat team fundraises by selling these.)