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Welcome to EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an EcoChallenge expert in no time!

Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Beneficial State

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 316 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    74
    gallons of water
    have been saved

armida 's 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 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

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    armida rivas 10/19/2016 12:28 PM
    Last night I watched the documentary of Food Inc.  I felt that this movie made me think twice about eating chicken nuggets and how the animals are raised in some farms.  :( 
    I talked about the film to my family and my co worker Jonathan. 
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    armida rivas 10/16/2016 10:28 PM
    I conserved energy by keeping lights off during day and using natural sunlight by opening blinds. I also kept ceiling fans off and desktop off when not in use.
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    armida rivas 10/15/2016 11:13 PM
    Well the 5 minute shower challenge did not work the first few times although I finally accomplished it!!!
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    armida rivas 10/14/2016 4:52 PM
    This morning I was able to leaving the faucet off while brushing my teeth. I was able to complete my task and save 8 gallons or more ! :)
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