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Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Robyn Smith's avatar

Robyn Smith

Port of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 155 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    8.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    180
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Robyn's 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

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY 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 8
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

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • Robyn Smith's avatar
    Robyn Smith 10/28/2016 9:56 AM
    I lowered my heat thermostat by 5 degrees and I think I've only used my air conditioning about a dozen times in the 11 years that I've owned my condo.
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