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Sustainable Wenatchee
NCW EcoChallenge
May 6 - May 19, 2019
Nilufer Wheeler's avatar

Nilufer Wheeler

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POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 359 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Nilufer's actions

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

USE REUSABLE CONTAINERS

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school, and for any leftovers when eating out.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical to get my blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

UPGRADE TO A THERMOSTATIC SHOWERHEAD

I will upgrade to a thermostatic shutoff valve (TSV) showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5/15/2019 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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