Thomas Dungan
"I joined the ecochallenge because a friend introduced me to it but I continued with it because I see the tangible difference of my actions on the environment. Be the change you want to see."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 355 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO3.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO402gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
Thomas's actions
Energy
Support Resilient Powergrids
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) each day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage)
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.51 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Thomas Dungan 10/09/2018 6:40 AMI am actually excited to use this low flow showerhead! And I didn't even know they had a toilet tank bank out there. What a cool idea!