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October 5 - October 26, 2022
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Rachel Gardiner

OUC Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 430 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    420
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    25
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Rachel's actions

Regenerating Nature

Imagine a Day Without Water Discussion

In support of Imagine a Day Without Water, please take a moment to imagine you had to go a day without water. Which of your daily activities would not be possible?

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Calculate My Water Footprint

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 10 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Take Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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


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    Rachel Gardiner 10/19/2022 12:46 PM
    To assist in  "reuse" I've found  Buy Nothing Facebook group helpful for donating things that no longer serve a purpose for my needs. It's organized by neighborhood, and I've been able to borrow a specific tool, or find a new home for an old exercise bike... 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Regenerating Nature Calculate My Water Footprint
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Rachel Gardiner 10/05/2022 5:47 AM
    • rain barrel water used for watering outdoor plants
    • install low-flow faucets in kitchen and bathroom sink
    • consider purchasing water-efficient dishwasher
    • wash dishes by hand more often
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Regenerating Nature Take Shorter Showers
    With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?

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    Rachel Gardiner 10/05/2022 5:45 AM
    install new low-flow showerhead