Matthew Riley
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 25 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28gallons of waterhave been saved
Matthew's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Participant Feed
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Matthew Riley 10/31/2016 11:04 PMFor my EcoChallenge I chose to shower for less than 5 minutes and to turn off the faucet while brushing my teeth. It was a challenge to get in and out of the shower that fast and to use shampoo, conditioner and body wash during that time period. Turning off the faucet while brushing my teeth however was easier to accomplish yet difficult to remember. Saving water and the you help the planet out makes you feel good and more happy during the day and in life as a person. It also helps you develop a strong relationship with the environment knowing that you're doing your part to help save water or anything beneficial you're doing to help. I discovered that I don't need to take longer than 5 minute showers and neither do I need the faucet running while brushing my teeth, which the EcoChallenge has helped me discover, now I know that I'll be doing my part by reducing my water use everyday! -
Matthew Riley 10/24/2016 1:38 PMI've also been taking less than 5 minute showers for a week and ongoing... -
Matthew Riley 10/24/2016 1:37 PMI saved water these last few nights and mornings by turning the faucet off while brushing my teeth