Rachel Courtney
"Learning more about the little things that make a difference."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 993 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO448gallons of waterhave been saved
Rachel's actions
Nature
VISIT SALMON LADDER
I will visit Rocky Reach Dam and learn about salmon migration.
Waste
SHOP USED FIRST
I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.
Nature
HIKE A LOCAL TRAIL
I will hike a local trail. (Consider joining one of Chelan Douglas Land Trust outings such as May 8 Sam Hill Walk for Families.)
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Reduce Food Waste
I will reduce food waste by carefully filling my plate and only taking what I can eat.
Sustainable Community
Attend May Green Drinks
I will attend May's "Green Drinks" event on Thursday, May 16th (featuring Link Transit).
Health
Fitness Class
Try a fitness class at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
LEARN ABOUT NATIVE BEES
I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.
Nature
CONSERVATION LOCALLY
I will search the webpage of The Nature Conservancy for 10 species they help protect, 10 natural preserves in Washington they steward and consider one way I could participate in their work in the Moses Coulee Preserves. (Hunter Steward Program, pigmy rabbit habitat repair, trail maintenance, fence repair)
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Walk to the Nearest Bus Stop
I will walk to the bus stop nearest my home to discover how I can use transit.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Participant Feed
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Rachel Courtney 5/19/2019 7:11 PMThanks for the awesome challenge - I'm looking forward to keeping it going!-
Jeanne Poirier 5/19/2019 7:49 PMMe too! Thanks for being another participant - I look forward to seeing the accumulative impact from just two weeks!
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Rachel Courtney 5/18/2019 2:54 PMWent to a fabric swap today at the fabric store! Good way to drop off and acquire more for free!-
Rachel Courtney 5/19/2019 7:09 PMIt was at Sew Creative! I bet it'll become an annual event -
Jeanne Poirier 5/18/2019 7:40 PMJoAnn fabric?? I've never heard of such a thing and would love to know more about this!!
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Rachel Courtney 5/15/2019 1:36 PMI didn't do as well with the challenge today, but that's part of learning. Remembering to bring in your bags (yesterday I remembered at the grocery store) at every store. Will try again at home Depot this afternoon. -
Rachel Courtney 5/14/2019 6:19 PMhttps://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/?s=Washington - this part of the Nature Conservancy website was super helpful to see what areas TNC is protecting. Now on to animals! -
Rachel Courtney 5/13/2019 10:17 PMReally enjoyed my time at the Denver Botanic Gardens yesterday! -
Rachel Courtney 5/12/2019 6:54 PMIt is interesting to see how these challenges are different when you are out of your routine -
Rachel Courtney 5/11/2019 5:09 PMGetting lots of steps today! -
Rachel Courtney 5/10/2019 3:06 PMWalked to lunch instead of driving today! -
Rachel Courtney 5/09/2019 6:25 AM -
Rachel Courtney 5/08/2019 5:21 PMHow do you make sure you don't take too long of a shower? Set a timer? Play some music (shorter songs only)... ?