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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Kevin Miller

Water

"To implement long-term positive water conservation changes for the public, to conserve our natural resources to sustain life on our planet for future generations. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 380 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    718
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    50
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    55
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    35
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Kevin's actions

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 7
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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 5 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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    Kevin Miller 10/15/2018 2:21 PM
    I have always had a strong passion for the natural world around me and loved to be outdoors. Growing up in Florida, I was always on the beach or exploring parks with friends in the area, and my hope is to preserve the beauty of these delicate ecosystems so that someday my kids can do the same.