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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Matthew Riley

UW La Crosse

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 25 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    28
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Matthew's actions

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

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Matthew Riley 10/31/2016 11:04 PM
    For my EcoChallenge I chose to shower for less than 5 minutes and to turn off the faucet while brushing my teeth. It was a challenge to get in and out of the shower that fast and to use shampoo, conditioner and body wash during that time period. Turning off the faucet while brushing my teeth however was easier to accomplish yet difficult to remember. Saving water and the you help the planet out makes you feel good and more happy during the day and in life as a person. It also helps you develop a strong relationship with the environment knowing that you're doing your part to help save water or anything beneficial you're doing to help. I discovered that I don't need to take longer than 5 minute showers and neither do I need the faucet running while brushing my teeth, which the EcoChallenge has helped me discover, now I know that I'll be doing my part by reducing my water use everyday!

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    Matthew Riley 10/24/2016 1:38 PM
    I've also been taking less than 5 minute showers for a week and ongoing...

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    Matthew Riley 10/24/2016 1:37 PM
    I saved water these last few nights and mornings by turning the faucet off while brushing my teeth