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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Heather Cappel's avatar

Heather Cappel

BDI

"Nurture Nature and Loved Ones"

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 366 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    4.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    260
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • up to
    10
    minutes
    spent learning

Heather's Actions

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 4
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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

Completed
One-Time Action

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  • Heather Cappel's avatar
    Heather Cappel 10/19/2018 8:47 AM
    I got a cool reusable straw from an exhibit at the Jordan Schnitzer art museum going on about plastics - I definitely recommend this as a beautiful, educational display. (You could choose from a straw or reusable take-out utensils if you fill out their survey.)
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  • Reflection Question
    Water 5-Minute Showers
    Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
    Heather Cappel's avatar
    Heather Cappel 10/05/2018 9:00 AM
    I play a song (or sometimes sing!) while I'm in the shower and try to race the song to finish my shower before it ends. This has made this challenge really fun! My next step to water conservation will be looking at how I use water in the kitchen for dishes and cooking and seeing if there are ways to be more efficient.
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