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Curt Danielson

YMCA Leaders

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 305 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    480
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    66
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Curt's actions

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

SERVICE MY HVAC

I will have a certified HVAC technician service my heat pump/air conditioning unit prior to the heating and cooling seasons.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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 > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF A RECYCLING FACILITY

I will take a virtual tour of the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 11
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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 12
DAILY 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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

CHECK OUT THE CHELAN PUD WEBSITE

I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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