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Welcome to NCW EcoChallenge!

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Climate Conversations NCW
NCW EcoChallenge
May 13 - May 26, 2017
Bernie Hahne's avatar

Bernie Hahne

Read & Feed Book Club

"I am looking forward to becoming more aware of things I can do to be more responsible with my consumption of resources. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 225 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    8.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    8.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    200
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    10
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Bernie's actions

Water

REDUCE WATER USE FOR DISHES

I will only run the dishwasher when it is completely full to use less water and electricity.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainability

Talk to my Friends

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Bernie Hahne 5/21/2017 6:04 PM
    My showers are now down to no longer than 5 minutes even on days I shave my legs and wash my hair.  Now that's focus.  :)
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    Bernie Hahne 5/18/2017 5:48 PM
    I have been thinking about my actions much more than I have.  I an enjoying feeling like my little steps are making a difference!
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    Bernie Hahne 5/15/2017 6:13 PM
    Trying to exercise more and limit trips into town. 
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    Bernie Hahne 5/14/2017 12:14 PM
    I am making water consumption my goal for the day.   First, shower and then laundry. Talked about water conservation today during Mother's Day dinner.  :)
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    Bernie Hahne 5/13/2017 3:46 PM
    Today was a pretty easy day.  Went to the Farmer's Market. That helped a lot!
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