TERRY ESKRIDGE
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 616 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO112pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO77plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO49plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0pounds pesticide and excess fertilizerprevented from entering watersheds
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UP TO48gallonspolluted water runoff prevented
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UP TO1,306gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0hydrozonecreated
TERRY's actions
Waterwise Home
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Waterwise Home
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Waterwise Home
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
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 100. gallons of water.
Waterwise Beautification
Use Native Plants When Possible
I will plant 45 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.
Waterwise Beautification
Use Permeable Pavers
I will reduce polluted runoff and support groundwater recharge where possible by replacing 6 square feet of concrete with permeable surfaces.
Waterwise Beautification
Plant a Tree
I will reduce stormwater runoff, promote better air quality, and reduce CO2 from our atmosphere by planting 1 tree(s) in my home or in my community.
Waterwise Home
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waterwise Community
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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.
Waterwise Home
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Waterwise Beautification
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Waterwise Beautification
Hydrozone Your Landscape
I will "hydrozone" my yard and garden so that low water-use, moderate water-use and high water-use plants are grouped together.
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TERRY ESKRIDGE 4/14/2022 6:42 AMWe are doing well with saving water and the environment by planting, beautifying our yard and conserving water.