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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Rita Chastang's avatar

Rita Chastang

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POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 37 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Rita's actions

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

UNCOMPLETED
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 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 0
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • Rita Chastang's avatar
    Rita Chastang 10/20/2018 12:41 PM
    This actually is a challenge for me.  I love long showers but I have become more aware of how wasteful they are.  It's a struggle for me to take short showers, especially when I'm washing my hair.  So far, I've been successful.  One day, I'm sure, they will become a habit.
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