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Janessa Russ

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POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 167 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    60
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Janessa's actions

Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

COMPLETED 3
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 3
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

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

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

SUPPORT RENEWABLES

I will sign up as a Sustainable Natural Alternative Power supporter of local solar and wind energy. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Janessa Russ 5/13/2017 7:00 PM
    Went to a softball game and walked around for a few hours (long enough that my feet have blisters!). Does that count?

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    Janessa Russ 5/13/2017 6:47 PM
    Day 1 of the challenge complete!

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    Janessa Russ 5/13/2017 6:43 PM
    I've recycled my entire collection of plastic bags and traded up for reusable :)

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    Janessa Russ 5/12/2017 6:47 PM
    Eco Challenge kickoff at Centennial Park! 🌲

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    Janessa Russ 5/07/2017 6:18 PM
    Just moved. Haven't received our trash cans yet. Sooo I guess we're not sending garbage to the landfill :)

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    Janessa Russ 4/28/2017 12:15 PM
    I ditched the car today! I'm only using my feet to get around today :)

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    Janessa Russ 4/26/2017 1:29 PM
    Excited to make this a life-style aware challenge!