laura rios
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 651 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO44whole food mealsconsumed
laura's actions
Waste
SHOP USED FIRST
I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.
Energy
CHECK OUT THE CHELAN PUD WEBSITE
I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
REPLACE FURNACE FILTER
I will replace my furnace filter to help keep my HVAC equipment working efficiently.
Food
Reduce Food Waste
I will reduce food waste by carefully filling my plate and only taking what I can eat.
Water
Wash your car at the carwash
I will wash my car at the carwash or over my lawn (not in my driveway) to reduce soapy run-off.
Food
COMPOST FOOD WASTE
I will set up a compost pile in my backyard where I can compost food scraps. I'll teach my family abou how to separate food scraps and place them in the compost pile.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 4 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
START COMPOSTING
I will start a compost collection at work or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS
I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $33 per bulb over the life of each bulb.
Energy
HEAT AND COOL NATURALLY
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Participant Feed
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laura rios 5/17/2019 9:53 AMso I took out two full bag of clothes that I don't wear and I took it to the good will store my closet looks great, I'm also thinking of changing my water heater to use that great rebate from the PUD -
laura rios 5/10/2019 9:52 AMIs very difficult not to eat meat with this great weather for carne asada-
Jeanne Poirier 5/10/2019 9:18 PMI've never had carne asade - but if it can be had with chicken vs. beef - no worries!! Enjoy these days of heaven. Smoke is coming all too soon I fear.
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laura rios 5/07/2019 10:47 AMIs really hard to plan a weekly meal and keep up with it -
laura rios 5/03/2019 12:25 PMHello Everybody I just joined my first Eco challenge!