fares shmayssani
3/23/2021 8:35 AM
I will put each kind of flowers and trees aside
fares shmayssani
"reduce recycle reuse"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,730 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO80meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.4kWhenergy saved
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UP TO7.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO7.0pounds hazardous wasteeliminated from waste stream
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UP TO322gallonspolluted water runoff prevented
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UP TO3.0water collection systemsinstalled
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UP TO0.0pounds pesticide and excess fertilizerprevented from entering watersheds
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UP TO7,713gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO3.0hydrozonescreated
fares's actions
Waterwise Home
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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 Beautification
Annual Irrigation Audit
I will have an irrigation professional audit my irrigation system 1x per year to save water, money, and reduce runoff.
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.
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 Beautification
Collect Rain Water
I will create 1 rain garden(s), bioswale(s), or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waterwise Beautification
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Waterwise Community
Hazardous Waste Collection Drive
I will organize or participate in a volunteer community hazardous waste collection drive project.
Waterwise Beautification
Use Permeable Pavers
I will reduce polluted runoff and support groundwater recharge where possible by replacing 25 square feet of concrete with permeable surfaces.
Waterwise Beautification
Use Native Plants When Possible
I will plant 10 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.
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
Eat A Little Less Meat
I will replace 5 ounces of animal protein with plant-based protein every day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Hydrozone Your LandscapeA smart hydrozoning plan can reduce landscape water use by 20% to 70% and even reduce the need for chemicals. How might you reorganize or group the plants in your landscape or project?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Share Your Project On Social MediaHow can you use your social media footprint to make an impact on the environment? Who do you admire currently and what are they doing on social media to show how they are making our environment better?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Install Greywater CatchmentGreywater systems can reuse 50–80% of a household’s water use, but do you know its best uses?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Annual Irrigation AuditDid you know that when an irrigation audit is conducted properly, it can provide information to improve irrigation efficiency, reduce water costs, lessen turfgrass plant damage, significantly decrease the likelihood of water runoff, and in some cases, help convince decision makers that a new irrigation system may be needed?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Use Permeable PaversHow does overpaving contribute to stormwater pollution and degraded water quality?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Collect Rain WaterAlthough three-fourths of our planet is covered by water, only a small fraction is suitable for use, and yet growing populations are placing more demands on this finite resource. If you had to collect, store, clean and pump your own water, as earlier generations did, how would that change the way you use it today?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Plant a TreeCan you think of a tree in your life that was special to you? How did it inspire you? Is it still there?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Community Hazardous Waste Collection DriveCommon trash from consumer goods makes up the majority of what eventually becomes marine debris, polluting our waterways and oceans. What types of household items could you reduce to limit your impact?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterwise Beautification Use Native Plants When PossibleWhat sort of native plants could you use for beautiful gardens, lawns, and living spaces that are more waterwise?