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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Sandra Fischer

Skyscraper Squad

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 436 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    16
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    15
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Sandra's actions

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Sandra Fischer 10/28/2016 5:57 AM
    Last day!! I've saved over 100 gallons of water and ate over 15 meatless meals during the challenge!  Great challenge Skyscraper Squad, and let's beat the DC office!

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    Sandra Fischer 10/27/2016 1:48 PM
    We gotta beat DC - c'mon team!!!

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    Sandra Fischer 10/27/2016 7:18 AM
    Second to last day - very impressed with how green the Skyscraper Squad has been over the course of the challenge!  Let's go team!!

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    Sandra Fischer 10/26/2016 9:47 AM
    Only a few more days left, Skyscraper Squad!  We can (and will) win!!

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    Sandra Fischer 10/26/2016 9:46 AM
    I have also been trying to remember to conserve water for other activities, such as washing my face or doing the dishes.

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    Sandra Fischer 10/26/2016 9:46 AM
    Because of the challenge I turned off the kitchen light - it's sunny enough I can work without it!

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    Sandra Fischer 10/25/2016 7:59 AM
    The EcoChallenge has motivated me to eat more vegetarian meals!  I believe I've eaten at least 15 meatless meals since the challenge began.


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    Sandra Fischer 10/24/2016 10:20 AM
    The weekend is almost over and there's only one more week of Eco Challenge!

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    Sandra Fischer 10/24/2016 10:19 AM
    I can't believe I've saved 80 gallons of water already!

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    Sandra Fischer 10/22/2016 9:42 AM
    Halfway through the Ecochallenge!