Lynn Demicheli
"my mission is to do the best I can to fix up my new house on or under budget while using local resources."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 445 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO15gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0neighborsmet
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UP TO64plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO45plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Lynn's actions
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is a sustainability problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Create Your Own Action
supporting local
I am fixing up a house and I am going to use local businesses and resources.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Lynn Demicheli 10/23/2018 8:21 AMI have moved into my new location. I have used a local business to do my move in and move out cleaning. I also gave her name to other to help support local small business -
Lynn Demicheli 10/11/2018 1:02 PMToday I ordered a new front door. I am using a local company and purchase a door that was a surplus door. I am also using a local installer. -
Lynn Demicheli 10/03/2018 8:54 AMThe process has just started with my new home but I used a tree trimmer I found from the PGE classifieds and had him remove a dead tree and cut back others. He did a great job. -
Lynn Demicheli 9/28/2018 1:42 PMI just bought a house and I am trying to use local business or small business for things like tree removal, windows and painters.-
Joanna Schaefer 10/03/2018 8:13 AMIf you need a referral, I really liked Treecology out of Milwaukie for tree removal. They serve all of the Portland metro area. They were fast, affordable, and really easy to work with!
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