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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Yvonne Utley

Columbia Bank

"It is important to realize the power of ONE. Each of us can make a difference. My statement is to do an environmental action EVERY DAY, always. It's not just a moment in time. It is forever."

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Yvonne's actions

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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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.

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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.

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Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

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Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Yvonne Utley 10/03/2018 9:39 AM
    You may ask why do this challenge? It is not for points or glory. Nature is our soul. It is where we began. If you see an animal in pain, you would probably take the time to help it in any way that you could. Our planet is in great pain. It needs our love and our help. To enjoy our waters and forests is a gift. But it needs our help to  replenish it and pass it on to generations to come. Helping, teaching and awareness are things that we can do every day.

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    Yvonne Utley 10/03/2018 9:29 AM
    My challenge is going great. I have changed my bulb and have started powering down my home computer each day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

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    Yvonne Utley 10/03/2018 9:22 AM
    dispose of light bulbs at a designated repository. The small amount of mercury in them adds up!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

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    Yvonne Utley 10/03/2018 9:20 AM
    keep lights & heat off in rooms not in use
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Switch to Cold Water
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    Yvonne Utley 10/03/2018 9:19 AM
    save for a solar heating system