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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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Shannon Samson

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 236 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    600
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    45
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Shannon's actions

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • Shannon Samson's avatar
    Shannon Samson 10/18/2016 1:53 PM
    I have always been very conservative with water. It is nice that now i can share with others.
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    Shannon Samson 10/14/2016 2:03 PM
    I chose these challenges, completed them and look forward to continuing these every day.
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