LeRoy Farmer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 380 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO14letters or emailssent to public officials or leaders
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.3poundswaste composted
LeRoy's actions
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project and share my experience on my EcoChallenge feed.
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.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative.
Sustainability
Write Letters
I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official to advocate for planet friendly policies.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
COMPOST YARD WASTE
I will subscribe to yard debris collection so I can compost my yard debris. Action Resource > >
Sustainability
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will join Climate Conversations NCW by e-mailing them at [email protected].
Waste
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF A RECYCLING FACILITY
I will take a virtual tour of the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill. Action Resource > >
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
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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LeRoy Farmer 5/26/2017 9:05 AMThis has been a great way to get a lot of people thinking about all the little and big things they can do to help make life better on our little blue dot floating in space. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/25/2017 4:45 PMMixed 1 gallon vinegar, cup of table salt and T spoon of dish soap, to spray on weeds in our gravel parking area. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/24/2017 9:18 PMBeing Eco is not really a challenge once it becomes a habit. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/23/2017 6:40 PMI continue to convert parts of my yard to lower water use. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/22/2017 10:11 PMStarted my 2 mile walk after 8 pm, when it was a very pleasant temperature. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/21/2017 8:13 PMTook out the garbage for pickup tomorrow. One grocery bag full for this week, everything else was recycled or composed. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/20/2017 10:19 PMPulled a lot of weeds in the yard today, instead of spraying them with chemicals. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/19/2017 6:30 PMGetting a lot of outdoor exercise/yard work done in this nice weather. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/18/2017 3:52 PMUsed our electric, rechargeable battery lawnmower today. -
LeRoy Farmer 5/17/2017 4:13 PMI took our saved up Styrofoam meat trays, that come with packaged meat, to the recycle box located on Columbia St., near the Dolco packing plant.