
Mary Ellen Rundell
"Let's do it for the planet. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 338 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO48gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO7.6poundswaste composted
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UP TO36organic mealsconsumed
Mary Ellen's 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 > >
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Heat Pump Water Heater
I will replace my water heater with a heat pump water heater. Action Resource > >
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
Participant Feed
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Mary Ellen Rundell 5/26/2017 9:58 AMTrying to finish strong today!! -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/25/2017 10:50 PMWearing sweaters on whidby island to avoid turning heat on. It will be warm enough tomorrow. -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/23/2017 9:03 PMStill working to remember my reusable shopping bags but getting better. I always review my list before I go so maybe I should write it there. -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/21/2017 3:53 PMIt's hot out today but I am going to sit in the shade vs turn on the air. Time to close drapes. -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/20/2017 9:34 PMCelebrated my 65th birthday with a vegan organic meal. -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/19/2017 12:00 PMThis challenge is helping me remember my reusable grocery bags in the parking lot instead of at the check out. -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/18/2017 2:51 PMReally enjoying the beautiful skies we are having. But looking forward to warmer weather so I can turn the heatpump off again. -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/17/2017 3:41 PMEating the Swiss chard from the garden that we wintered over last year. Don't need a plastic bag or box to get organic greens. Also have basil, parsley, chives and oregano that we are eating. Lots of stuff coming later. -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/17/2017 3:30 PMWe purchased a new hybrid hot water heater and have it set to heat pump only function. Just trying it out but it seems to be fine not using any auxiliary heat. Now I am waiting for the bill so I can see if I can get my PUD $500 rebate! Hope so! Water is plenty hot! -
Mary Ellen Rundell 5/16/2017 1:37 PMHave been reviewing my personal and household products on EWG and think dirty websites. Found out the Kirkland dishwasher pods are a B grade. I have had a terrible time finding anything that gets my dishes clean that isn't toxic. I'll try these. Our well water is a little hard so some of them don't work. Lots of new products reviewed since I had checked.