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Tracy Faulkner

FUMC Green Machine

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 213 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    100
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Tracy's actions

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

UNCOMPLETED
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES

I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.

COMPLETED 2
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 5
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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

FOLLOW LINK TRANSIT ON FACEBOOK

I will follow Link Transit on Facebook. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/25/2017 8:56 PM
    Still moving forward..... making baby steps to a better planet.

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/22/2017 7:27 PM
    Another great day to make a difference on Mother Earth!

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/22/2017 6:10 AM
    I sm celebrating already! Why? Because I feel like "a" winner. No, our team is not on first, though we are #6, I simple feel better. My husband and I have reduced our water outflow, used less energy, recycled more, got comfortable with yellow water, walked more, ate less, know more about; WM, PUD, and LINK!  

    Go team go! It would be a bonus to earn the 1500.00 for our children to go to camp this summer.... 

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/21/2017 3:00 PM
    Sorry Team,  I was off grid for two days!  Which feels like we should get some kind of credit for that.  But back in town fully connected.    

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/17/2017 7:41 PM
    if it's yellow; let it mellow. If it's brown; flush it down......

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/17/2017 7:40 PM
    Okay maybe I cheated a little here;  I turned the thermo down to 60 cause it was super nice out today. 

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/17/2017 7:20 PM
    Today I went to the HS and met with Wendy the Family Advocate; I praised her for her passion towards youth. I am thankful for people like her. I invited 5 people to take part in supplying food to the Panther Pantry, I am thankful for those that said "yes".  I cleaned my office; I am thankful I have an office!   

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/17/2017 7:06 PM
    What a beautiful day to hang my clothes outside to dry. Yahoo for sun and wind power they were dry, lickity split!

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/15/2017 9:59 PM
    well worth the 5 minutes. I had no idea the process that Waste Management goes through to recycle.

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    Tracy Faulkner 5/15/2017 9:48 PM
    got home to a chilly house. layerd up instead of turning up!  Felt good.