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Phillip McGuiness

FUMC Green Machine

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 375 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    332
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Phillip's actions

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

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

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

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 7
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 2
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Participate in a May bike event

Participate in "Bike to Work Day", "Life is a Cycle", or "Ride of Silence" biking events. See Transportation Resources page for more details. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Outdoor Fixtures

I will replace outdoor light fixtures with Dark-Sky-Friendly rated LED fixtures. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

SERVICE MY HVAC

I will have a certified HVAC technician service my heat pump/air conditioning unit prior to the heating and cooling seasons.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Phillip McGuiness 5/25/2017 9:56 PM
    Biked to work, doeable, only 12 minutes, why did I ever drive?

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/24/2017 10:44 AM
    This is a great challenge and is definitely changing my thinking. I hope these resources will remain available. Working today, so won't be an
    E to honor the color code for saving sone water today😕

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/22/2017 9:33 PM
    Great day, weeded and exercised

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/21/2017 9:23 PM
    Went for our first bike ride around the loop today. 

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/20/2017 8:51 PM
    went to Pybus and got several books at the friends of the library sale. When leaving I was asked about a plastic bag and was so proud of myself to say "we don't do plastic bags any more."  Then, went to to grocery store and without thinking, got 2 plastic bags 😕

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/19/2017 7:58 PM
    Grateful for 3 men who helped me grow .

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/18/2017 8:01 PM
    Felt bad, had to do a lot of driving today. 

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/17/2017 11:48 AM
    We replaced our last of several windows that were 20 years old today! 

    • Susan Gillin's avatar
      Susan Gillin 5/17/2017 2:08 PM
      Phillip, check out Chelan PUD window rebates to see if you're eligible: https://www.chelanpud.org/conservation/residential/window-insulation-and-entry-door-rebates

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/16/2017 8:48 PM
    I find myself thinking about recycling all the time, running water, driving, buying, . It involves everything we do.

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    Phillip McGuiness 5/15/2017 8:36 PM
    Getting the bikes ready for riding!