Climate Conversations NCW

NCW EcoChallenge

May 13 - May 26, 2017

Irene Morrow

Coyotes

"Change behaviors to save the planet and have fun"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
292 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

13

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

520

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

2.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

456

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

11

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Irene's actions

Transportation

Contribute to building the vision for public transit's future

I will complete the Link Transit questionnaire (MAY 20th DEADLINE) at letsthinklink.org. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 13
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

Water

REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES

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

COMPLETED 11
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

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 11
DAILY 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

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 40 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainability

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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?

Irene Morrow 5/26/2017 7:21 PM

Last day of challenge! Thankful for experience, trying to make habits of all the activities!

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Irene Morrow 5/25/2017 4:15 PM

Another beautiful day to give thanks for and take care of the environment

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Irene Morrow 5/23/2017 2:18 PM

Went to Seattle yesterday, saved gas by carpooling with friends going over and taking shuttle back.

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Irene Morrow 5/21/2017 6:35 PM

Biked halfway around the river front trail loop and back on Wenatchee side. Another beautiful day!

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Irene Morrow 5/20/2017 9:41 AM

Kayaking at Deep Lake near Sun Lakes yesterday. Beautiful day!

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Irene Morrow 5/18/2017 4:47 PM

Walked Horse Lake and Glacier Trails today. Beautiful views of Cascades and flowering foothills!

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Irene Morrow 5/17/2017 9:41 AM

Forgot my cloth bag when shopping so paid for groceries and took all of the items in cart without bags. Trying to not use any plastic bags at the store. Hard to get into the habit!

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Irene Morrow 5/16/2017 11:49 AM

working on saving water today!

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Irene Morrow 5/15/2017 10:31 AM

Using only cold water to wash clothes.

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Irene Morrow 5/14/2017 5:17 PM

Spreading the word to others as I complete the challenge!

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