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October 1 - October 31, 2024
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Nicole Williams

Umpqua Bank

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participant impact

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    gallons of water
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Nicole's actions

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

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Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

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Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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Food

Donate Food

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

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Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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Energy

Turn It Off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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DAILY ACTION

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.

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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity De-Clutter My Home
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

    Nicole Williams's avatar
    Nicole Williams 10/07/2024 1:24 PM
    I need to stop impulse-buying and ask myself - do I really need this? Or do I just want this because it's cute/fun/exciting?

    • Mary Hanks's avatar
      Mary Hanks 10/07/2024 6:24 PM
      I think you are a hero/heroine when you pass up an impulse buy, because your action is helping to save the Earth!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water 5-Minute Showers
    Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

    Nicole Williams's avatar
    Nicole Williams 10/07/2024 1:23 PM
    Humans tend to dump impurities in water drainage systems, which drains to streams. If every drain has a notice near it - not to dump waste because it drains to the stream - more humans will be aware.