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Sustainable Wenatchee
NCW EcoChallenge
May 6 - May 19, 2019
Susan Butler's avatar

Susan Butler

Getting Lean and Getting Green

"Making the future better through less waste and more conscious living."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 482 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    96
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Susan'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

UPGRADE TO A THERMOSTATIC SHOWERHEAD

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid refined sugar

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

REDUCE WATER USE IN TOILET

I will install a low flow or dual flush toilet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 3
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

REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES

I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Water in early mornings to conserve water

I will water my lawn in the early morning hours to reduce water waste during the heat of the day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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  • Susan Butler's avatar
    Susan Butler 5/15/2019 8:22 AM
    Wasn't active enough the first part of this challenge, was actually DOING what I said, no single use plastic, reusable water bottle, no plastic shopping bags, but wasn't checking in.  Had trouble with the sugar one, which is key to me being healthier so that's the push for the next few days too. 
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