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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
Taylor Schmitz's avatar

Taylor Schmitz

UW La Crosse

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 140 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Taylor's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • Taylor Schmitz's avatar
    Taylor Schmitz 10/27/2016 5:11 PM
    The eco challenge was easier than I expected it to be. It made me think twice about leaving lights on around the house. I even caught myself turning off the light in my roommates' rooms a time or two! I also did a challenge that involved not eating any sea food. This was little more difficult for me though, because I go out for fish most Friday nights with my family. 
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