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Welcome to NCW EcoChallenge!

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Climate Conversations NCW
NCW EcoChallenge
May 13 - May 26, 2017
Garrett Hills's avatar

Garrett Hills

Intermountain AmeriCorps

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 247 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    5.0
    hours
    volunteered

Garrett'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 > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 6
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

Replace Showerhead

I will replace my showerhead with an Energy Star-certified low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

BORROW INSTEAD OF BUY

I will borrow items that I need, but plan to use infrequently, rather than purchase.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

Sustainability

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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 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

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?