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LeRoy Farmer

CUUF Sunnyslope Group

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 380 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    14
    letters or emails
    sent to public officials or leaders
  • UP TO
    12
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    8.3
    pounds
    waste composted

LeRoy's actions

Nature

Join an Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project and share my experience on my EcoChallenge feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainability

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainability

Write Letters

I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official to advocate for planet friendly policies.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Waste

COMPOST YARD WASTE

I will subscribe to yard debris collection so I can compost my yard debris. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainability

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will join Climate Conversations NCW by e-mailing them at [email protected].

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

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Participant Feed

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/26/2017 9:05 AM
    This 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.

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/25/2017 4:45 PM
    Mixed 1 gallon vinegar, cup of table salt and T spoon of dish soap, to spray on weeds in our gravel parking area.

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/24/2017 9:18 PM
    Being Eco is not really a challenge once it becomes a habit. 

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/23/2017 6:40 PM
    I continue to convert parts of my yard to lower water use.

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/22/2017 10:11 PM
    Started my 2 mile walk after 8 pm, when it was a very pleasant temperature. 

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/21/2017 8:13 PM
    Took out the garbage for pickup tomorrow. One grocery bag full for this week, everything else was recycled or composed.

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/20/2017 10:19 PM
    Pulled a lot of weeds in the yard today, instead of spraying them with chemicals. 

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/19/2017 6:30 PM
    Getting a lot of outdoor exercise/yard work done in this nice weather.

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/18/2017 3:52 PM
    Used our electric, rechargeable battery lawnmower today.

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    LeRoy Farmer 5/17/2017 4:13 PM
    I 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.