Ryley Trumble
10/23/2018 1:12 PM
I believe that the main water sources in our region is the two rivers, Sacramento and American, although i am not sure.
Ryley Trumble
Points Total
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Participant Impact
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up to2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to12pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to21plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to149gallons of waterhave been saved
Ryley's 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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionWater Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
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Alyssia Nicholson 10/23/2018 1:17 PMThe main water source is water. Think smart kids *dab*
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Reflection QuestionNature Tend a GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
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Marina De La Torre 10/23/2018 1:06 PMone day you will ryley!!!!
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Reflection QuestionWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Ryley Trumble 10/19/2018 12:42 PMPeople aren't switching to reusable water bottles because they may not see a need, or think they're too expensive. These are wrong thoughts because when you use a reusable one, you save lots of plastic from going into the ocean or just sitting in a landfill. It is also way less expensive than continuously buying plastic water bottle packs.-
Lora Jones 10/20/2018 8:40 PMYou make many great points, Ryley. Plastic throw aways stay around for a long time before they degrade and take a lot of energy to produce.
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Reflection QuestionEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Ryley Trumble 10/11/2018 12:25 PMElectricity is generated at a power plant and maybe through some dams that are close to our city. The dams may impact how animals near the lake/river find food or where they live. -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Ryley Trumble 10/09/2018 1:20 PMI can spend more time outside, so that any energy that I was using inside (lights, computers, etc) are turned off and not in use.-
Lora Jones 10/09/2018 8:00 PMThis could also count for time spent in nature for a different challenge.
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Reflection QuestionWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Ryley Trumble 10/09/2018 1:18 PMI can turn off the water when I'm brushing my teeth, take less time washing my hands and face, and when I don't drink all of my water, I can water plants with the left over water.-
Lora Jones 10/09/2018 8:01 PMGreat ideas, Ryley!
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