Christina Thompson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 831 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO520gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Christina's actions
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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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Christina Thompson 10/17/2016 11:40 AMI can't believe how hard it is to shower less than 5 minutes.-
Roxy Hines 10/18/2016 11:19 AM
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Debra Kennedy 10/17/2016 1:13 PMI found it helpful to smush the shampoo and conditioner together in my hands and spread it through my dry hair before I turn the water on. I have short hair but it works great to reduce the time in the shower. -
D.R. Moundshroud 10/17/2016 11:56 AMNot sure if this counts as a "cheat" or not, but you could try military showers. You run water just long enough to get wet, stop the flow, soap and scrub, resume water flow and finish showering. The water is running five minutes or less, but the person is usually in the tub about ten minutes total. They even sell shower heads specifically designed for this so you don't have to readjust the temperature when turning the water back on.
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Christina Thompson 10/14/2016 12:09 PMI am already tracking my purchases to make sure they are going to a good cause. -
Christina Thompson 10/11/2016 8:31 AMI just made sure to change my preferences to double side printing in my office.-
Mark Sandgren 10/14/2016 1:06 PMYou are so inspirational!
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