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Glen Carlson

FUMC Green Machine

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 123 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    60
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Glen's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 3
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Glen Carlson 5/18/2017 6:10 PM
    I am becoming very conscious about snapping off lights and the way I use water. This challenge is great for enhancing Eco-mindfullness.

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    Glen Carlson 5/15/2017 10:04 PM
    After today, I only have 6 light fixtures left to swap to LED. 

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    Glen Carlson 5/15/2017 10:01 PM
    I set up our portable drying rack on the front deck and let the sun do the work.