Patty Hoch-Melluish
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 125 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO151pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO229gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0treesplanted
Patty's actions
Waterwise Beautification
Collect Rain Water
I will create 4 rain garden(s), bioswale(s), or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waterwise Community
Hazardous Waste Collection Drive
I will organize or participate in a volunteer community hazardous waste collection drive project.
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 10. gallons of water.
Waterwise Community
Eco-Friendly Community Beautification
I will organize or participate in a volunteer community beautification project using eco-friendly gardening practices from one or more of the waterwise activities shown in Waterwise Beautification.
Waterwise Community
Storm Drain Stenciling Project
I will organize or participate in a volunteer community storm drain stenciling campaign.
Waterwise Home
Eat A Little Less Meat
I will replace 5 ounces of animal protein with plant-based protein every day.
Waterwise Beautification
Share Your Project On Social Media
I will share an image or video of my project on social media and tag @wylandfoundation along with a caption highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly gardening.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Waterwise Community
Litter Removal
I will organize or participate in a volunteer litter clean up to keep trash from entering our storm drains and waterways.
Waterwise Beautification
Use Native Plants When Possible
I will plant 1 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
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
Identify a Local Freshwater Hope Spot using the Wyland Foundation Google Earth Portal
I will show my support for a favorite lake, river, stream, wetland or place along the coast.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 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.
Participant Feed
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