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Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Joe Walter's avatar

Joe Walter

CLEAResult

"Strive to make a difference. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 151 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.1
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Joe's actions

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Joe Walter 10/28/2016 3:48 PM
    Working on my goals.  Did not get the Programable Thermostat in yet.  That will have to happen later.  Still a personal goal.  Water savings goals going well. 
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    Joe Walter 10/19/2016 10:19 AM
    I strive to save energy and water whenever possible.  Love the thought of making a difference every day.  Will try the 5 minute shower routine, I am usually 8-10 minutes. 
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