Sarah Dossey

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
120 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

gallons of water

have been saved

Sarah's actions

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

Work from Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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Sarah Dossey 10/14/2016 4:08 PM

So many of the challenges are items that I already incorporate into my life -- it's so hard to find things to do! I know I should have taken a transportation challenge, since that's my weakness... but I have been slipping with simple things like turning off lights, so taking another look at my own actions is something I need to do right now. Am I keeping up with my old goals? Am I thinking too highly of myself as a tree hugger? Am I actually doing what I say I do? Having the knowledge to know where my electricity and water is coming from is important -- as is knowing the technology behind it.

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- Kelly Bauman (EcoChallenge Staff) 10/16/2016 12:43 PM
  
  Great observations! Don't forget that you can always create your own actions, too. One of community teammates decided to make greater effort to get to know her neighbors. Such a thoughtful effort towards creating more inclusive communities. 🙏🏻
  
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Sarah Dossey 8/28/2016 4:41 PM

I know it's silly, but I'm really scared of taking the "public transportation" challenge. At this point in time, I need to be able to make it home as soon as possible if there is a family emergency and our town's bus system make a 20-40 min. loop. That's about 10-30 minutes slower than what I can get driving. If there are times when I don't have that time issue, I'll definitely try out the bus, though!

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