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My Volunteer Water Project
June 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
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Elaine Christian

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POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 225 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    0.0
    kWh
    energy saved
  • UP TO
    0.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    23
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.1
    pounds pesticide and excess fertilizer
    prevented from entering watersheds
  • UP TO
    2,203
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Elaine's actions

Waterwise Beautification

Plant a Tree

I will reduce stormwater runoff, promote better air quality, and reduce CO2 from our atmosphere by planting 2 tree(s) in my home or in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Home

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Home

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Beautification

Use Native Plants When Possible

I will plant 15 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Home

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Home

Eat A Little Less Meat

I will replace 3 ounces of animal protein with plant-based protein every day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waterwise Home

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Community

Take the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation

I will discover the power of my community working together by completing the WNMC Pledge and pledging to save 500. gallons of water.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Home

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

Waterwise Beautification

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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