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Elaina Gonzalez

Intermountain AmeriCorps

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 131 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    64
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,200
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    13
    lightbulbs
    replaced

Elaina's actions

Transportation

Contribute to building the vision for public transit's future

I will complete the Link Transit questionnaire (MAY 20th DEADLINE) at letsthinklink.org. Action Resource > >

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Transportation

INCREASE AWARENESS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel. Action Resource > >

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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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.

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Water

REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES

I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.

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Waste

SHOP USED FIRST

I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.

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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 13 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Waste

BORROW INSTEAD OF BUY

I will borrow items that I need, but plan to use infrequently, rather than purchase.

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Sustainability

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 1200 hour(s) in my community.

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    Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:36 AM
    That is 1200 per month...yes, and I love it!

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    Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:34 AM
    This was simple...I just continued to do what I have been doing with wet clothes.  I hang them in the laundry room over night, and in the AM. they are dry!!  yippee!!

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    Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:28 AM
    It has been good to keep my list on the refrigerator, and mark everything as I have accomplished it.  There are things I have already been doing since I live on a fixed income, but have enjoyed the new ways of continuing to preserve and save.

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    Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:24 AM
    I actually went to the LINK website and was looking at the schedules and areas serviced.  This compelled me to fill out the LINK survey.

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    Elaina Gonzalez 5/22/2017 9:22 AM
    I have been wanting to do this for awhile, and thanks to this challenge, I finally did it!!  I changed them all!!!  I am so happy!