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My Volunteer Water Project
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
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Patricia Ruelas

Ivey Ranch Room 11

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 497 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    0
    pounds pesticide and excess fertilizer
    prevented from entering watersheds
  • up to
    16
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    1
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    1
    pounds of trash
    have been saved
  • up to
    244
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Patricia's Actions

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.

Completed
One-Time 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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Home

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 11
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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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