Jacqueline Trout
POINTS TOTAL
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- 169 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
Jacqueline's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Jacqueline Trout 9/27/2018 2:40 PMI live within walking/biking distance of several grocery stores but always plan to stop by on my way to/from other locations. I think it would be lovely to get in the habit of just walking to the store for the small items I need each day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
Jacqueline Trout 9/27/2018 2:38 PMAll the water that doesn't get absorbed by my yards ends up in the Spokane River. This isn't the best, as it picks up a lot of street contaminates on its way. I've always wanted to install rain barrels but living on a hillside in a house with a very, VERY high roof has always intimidated me. How would pumping the water to the garden work without expensive pumps? How can I get the spout down low enough to reach the barrels? I hope this is the year I figure these out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
Jacqueline Trout 9/27/2018 2:34 PMI've already ditched the front lawn. It is covered in native, drought-tolerant wildflowers that support local native bee populations. It's been a great year watching the bees and identifying each species. Time to figure out the back yard! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Jacqueline Trout 9/27/2018 2:32 PMThis is usually the hardest challenge for me. I love long, hot showers. The only way I can think to reconcile my showering habits with this challenge is to turn the water off until I need to rinse. Here's hoping it works! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Jacqueline Trout 9/27/2018 2:30 PMI usually buy from the market at 5th & Brown every weekend. Thankfully, they'll be open through October 31st! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Jacqueline Trout 9/27/2018 2:28 PMI usually have an annual herb garden that dies out in winter--I've as yet been unsuccessful at indoor herb gardening. I will try this year by doing a window-mounted system on my southern window. Fingers crossed!