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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
Sue Waterhouse's avatar

Sue Waterhouse

KEEN HQ

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 160 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    32
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    252
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    34
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Sue's actions

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 16
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

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

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    Sue Waterhouse 10/24/2016 10:22 AM
    I keep mugs at my desk for tea, coffee, water and juice.  This has saved so much waste.  
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    Sue Waterhouse 10/14/2016 10:16 AM
    For my birthday this year I received a warm comforter.  As I was thinking about turning the heat on, last evening, I noticed my gift still in the plastic wrapper.  The light bulb turned on in my head.  "Ah, I'll use that instead, to keep me warm".
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