Charlie Parish

UW La Crosse

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
45 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

84

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

3.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Charlie's actions

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 3
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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Charlie Parish 10/24/2016 5:46 PM

So far, the Eco Challenge has been going well for me. When I first started here at LaCrosse, I was using a new plastic water bottle everyday simply because I had brought a large 24 pack. I had a reusable water bottle sitting on my desk collecting dust. Since starting the challenge, I use the water bottle everyday and I've actually found that I am drinking more water. Also, the 5 minute shower challenge has allowed me to get in and out of the shower quicker and not waste time letting the water run uselessly.

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