Jaqueline Newlove

participant impact

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Jaqueline Newlove 10/03/2021 6:02 PM
I don't seem to remember to do this unless I get a reminder email. I am, however, keeping up with my commitments. I am only flushing the toilet after pooping and occasionally when I cant' stand the smell. The pee does get quite smelly. Five minute showers are easy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
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Five-minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Jaqueline Newlove 5/07/2021 10:52 AM
I have already placed a bucket in the shower to catch water. A gray water system in the tub would be great. We are thinking about it.

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- Steve Creech 7/17/2021 4:06 PM
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Jaqueline Newlove 5/07/2021 10:51 AM
No lawns, only native trees, no high water-use plants or shrubs, incentives to install gray water systems and water cachement systems.

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Jaqueline Newlove 4/25/2021 9:22 PM
We recently started a compost pile. I read that urine helps compost develop. We have ordered a portable toilet (which we need for a camper anyway) and will start saving our pee in it. That way we will flush less and help our compost.

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Jaqueline Newlove 4/21/2021 12:32 PM
Yesterday my partner and I decided to throw toilet paper in the trash and flush only when necessary. A bit smelly, but doable.

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