Patricia Ortiz
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 246 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO50milestraveled by bus
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
Patricia's actions
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Practice fuel efficient driving
I will maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
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 > >
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Patricia Ortiz 5/21/2017 9:12 PMHad a great time out in the garden planting, although I cannot figure out how to sign up for the challenge and check it off. -
Patricia Ortiz 5/19/2017 8:19 PMSome days are harder than others -
Patricia Ortiz 5/18/2017 8:30 PMDishwasher broke, shopping for one that is Energy Star approved to use less water. -
Patricia Ortiz 5/17/2017 8:55 PMHung out the laundry: sun and wind do a great job! -
Patricia Ortiz 5/15/2017 8:16 PMThe weather is not cooperating for the clothes drying. -
Patricia Ortiz 5/13/2017 7:07 PMIt's raining, can't hang out the clothes to dry :( -
Patricia Ortiz 5/10/2017 8:36 PMI found a link about starting a neighborhood PartyBox, filled with reusable plates, cups etc to be passed around for events, washed and reused. On gracelinks.org, on Ecocentric-
Sandi Bammer 5/11/2017 7:13 AMI LOVE this idea!
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Patricia Ortiz 5/10/2017 8:34 PMI found a link about starting a neighborhood PartyBox, filled with reusable plates, cups etc to be passed around for events, washed and reused. -
Patricia Ortiz 5/09/2017 7:55 PMThe sheets smell wonderful after drying outside -
Patricia Ortiz 4/30/2017 7:25 PMI THOUGHT about getting out the clothesline, now the rain seems to have stopped.