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Mavala Sanchez 10/22/2025 12:13 PM- Exercise Lover 🤸
I believe some of the needs that water meets for me is the hydration. Drinking plenty of water keeps your skin smooth and radiant.
Alexa Seledkov
POINTS TOTAL
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- 166 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
Alexa's actions
Take the Pre-Survey
Take the Pre-Event Survey
I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)
Nature
Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Practice Eco-Friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Learn How to Save the Bees
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for the Earth
I will spend 5 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Nature
Learn to Grow Plants My Way
Growing plants can be rewarding and can create habitats big and small for wildlife. And, we can grow things almost anywhere! I will spend 30 minutes researching options for growing plants either inside or outside.
Water
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Water
Replace My Lawn with Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Water
Collect Rain Water for Outdoor Use
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Nature
Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 60 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Learn About and Consider Installing Greywater Systems
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Nature
Listen to A Nature Podcast
I will spend 15 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Alexa Seledkov 10/22/2025 11:44 AMThis idea seems very interesting to me. Although more involved than I had originally thought. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Alexa Seledkov 10/10/2025 1:49 PMa barrier is not having the reusable water bottle with me. If it's forgotten at work or home then it's more likely that I'll purchase a beverage while out. To overcome I've started keeping reusable water bottles in more places -ie work, car, and home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat surprised you most about your water footprint, and how did it influence your perspective on water use? What changes can you make to reduce your water consumption, and how will these impact your daily routine?
Alexa Seledkov 10/01/2025 12:10 PMThe biggest thing that surprised me were the virtual water costs. These were associated with pet ownership -and I hadn't considered their water costs. I'm considering 'letting it mellow'...