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POINTS TOTAL
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- 785 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO504gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO56more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO141public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO141advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
Sunil's actions
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Energy
Support Resilient Powergrids
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 2 letters or emails per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).
Energy
Turn It Off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Water
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
Energy
Calculate My Digital Carbon Footprint
I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Share My Why
Share My Why
I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergySwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Sunil B S 10/17/2024 6:15 PMDrinking water used for washing cars.-
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Mary Hanks 10/17/2024 7:30 PMI must not be understanding this correctly! To drink water that's been used for washing cars sounds very unsanitary and unhealthy.
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