Phillip McGuiness
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 375 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO332gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot 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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF A RECYCLING FACILITY
I will take a virtual tour of the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill. Action Resource > >
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
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 > >
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.
Energy
Replace Outdoor Fixtures
I will replace outdoor light fixtures with Dark-Sky-Friendly rated LED fixtures. Action Resource > >
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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.
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Phillip McGuiness 5/25/2017 9:56 PMBiked to work, doeable, only 12 minutes, why did I ever drive? -
Phillip McGuiness 5/24/2017 10:44 AMThis 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😕 -
Phillip McGuiness 5/22/2017 9:33 PMGreat day, weeded and exercised -
Phillip McGuiness 5/21/2017 9:23 PMWent for our first bike ride around the loop today. -
Phillip McGuiness 5/20/2017 8:51 PMwent 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 😕 -
Phillip McGuiness 5/19/2017 7:58 PMGrateful for 3 men who helped me grow . -
Phillip McGuiness 5/18/2017 8:01 PMFelt bad, had to do a lot of driving today. -
Phillip McGuiness 5/17/2017 11:48 AMWe replaced our last of several windows that were 20 years old today!-
Susan Gillin 5/17/2017 2:08 PMPhillip, 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 PMI find myself thinking about recycling all the time, running water, driving, buying, . It involves everything we do. -
Phillip McGuiness 5/15/2017 8:36 PMGetting the bikes ready for riding!