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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Christine Chase

Port of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 465 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    42
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    420
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Christine's actions

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Christine Chase 10/24/2018 9:04 AM
    Congrats to all for this years EcoChallenge!

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    Christine Chase 10/24/2018 9:02 AM
    This year I was concentrating on water issues. Taking shorter showers, not buying bottled water, turning off water while brushing teeth etc. I was not sure how the bottled water would pan out, but after buying a hydroflask I am now hooked. No more bottled water for me! Also the shorter showers have become a habit that was actually more helpful (time savings in addition to water savings!). My two main daily challenges have become a permanent thing!

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    Christine Chase 10/23/2018 8:07 AM
    I have found that not only is taking shorter showers saving water...I don't have to rush as much to get ready in the morning!
  • 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?

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    Christine Chase 10/08/2018 8:58 AM
    Also making sure to turn off the water when brushing my teeth. I have been teaching my kids to do the same.