Patrick Farrar
"Build on the simple things to make an impact."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.9poundswaste composted
Patrick's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project and share my experience on my EcoChallenge feed.
Sustainability
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions. Action Resource > >
Energy
Replace Showerhead
I will replace my showerhead with an Energy Star-certified low-flow showerhead.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Sustainability
Diversify my Friends
I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
COMPOST YARD WASTE
I will subscribe to yard debris collection so I can compost my yard debris. Action Resource > >
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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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Patrick Farrar 5/24/2017 8:03 AMJoined the local Chapter of The Nature Conservancy to help out with their Moses Coulee preserves. While performing some routine, but enjoyable field work, I frequently paused to take in the view and glass the hillsides with binoculars...I found that some of my most enjoyable discoveries were right at my feet. So many ways to be rewarded for your volunteer work.
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Leona Holahan 5/24/2017 8:25 AMWhat a beautiful friend you found!
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Patrick Farrar 5/15/2017 11:16 AM-
Patrick Farrar 5/16/2017 6:37 AMTry this link for even more resources and seeds: http://www.nwcb.wa.gov/bee-u-tify
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Lisa Robinson 5/15/2017 7:20 PMWhere did you go to get these? Thanks!
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Patrick Farrar 5/13/2017 9:23 AM-
Lisa Robinson 5/13/2017 11:42 PMThat's funny. Thoroughly modern shower head, antique looking package.
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