Elizabeth Johnson

Port of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
51 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

40

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Elizabeth'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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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Elizabeth Johnson 10/19/2016 10:37 AM

I'm glad we have the EcoChallenge, because it reminds me to shut off the water when I'm not using it. I started with it just brushing my teeth and now I pay attention when I wash dishes, rinse things, etc.

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Elizabeth Johnson 10/14/2016 8:03 AM

I used to brush my teeth with the water off all of the time. Then, for some reason, I started brushing my teeth with the water on. I couldn't explain why, but I couldn't brush my teeth with the water off! I thought about it the whole time I would brush my teeth and wish I didn't do it. With the new EcoChallenge, I am more mindful and have been brushing my teeth with the water off now.

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