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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Ellen Squires

Eco Nationals

"I joined the challenge."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 216 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    7.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    276
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    120
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    18
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Ellen'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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.29 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Talk to my Friends

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

COMPLETED 7
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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Step Challenge

Use stairs to go to other floors within the company.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Ellen Squires 10/28/2016 9:19 AM
    Today is the last day however I will keep trying to be eco friendly going forward.

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    Ellen Squires 10/27/2016 9:03 AM
    Just shared tips on how to conserve water with a friend!

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    Ellen Squires 10/25/2016 10:12 AM
    Just researched commuting to work by bike. Great way to save the environment and becoming fit through biking.

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    Ellen Squires 10/20/2016 9:34 AM
    Use Solar Power! 

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    Ellen Squires 10/19/2016 9:33 AM
    Using public transportation, though challenging at times, it a great way to avoid/prevent sending CO2 into the air.

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    Ellen Squires 10/18/2016 12:03 PM
    My challenge is going great.