Eric Leatham
10/28/2020 8:43 AM
Keep investing in the house. Would love to do solar but cost was prohibitive.
Eric Leatham
"Reduce pollution and waste."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 683 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO140minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO66pounds of CO2have been saved
Eric's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Tend a Garden
Do at Home
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
Do at Home
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn It OffHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Eric Leatham 10/28/2020 8:42 AMHydroelectric, natural gas and some wind power. Good for low emissions but not so good for fish. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Tend a GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Eric Leatham 10/28/2020 8:41 AMLove nature and have had many. Hiked in remote areas of Idaho and Montana as a child. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Eric Leatham 10/28/2020 8:40 AMNeed to plan ahead when leaving the house and remember to take one with us. We were really good at using reusable cups for water and soda pre-covid 19 but we are no longer able to fill our own cups so the habit has been broken. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region? How does that water get to you?
Eric Leatham 10/28/2020 8:39 AMOur neighborhood uses a well. Surrounding areas use a river and a lake. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-Friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Eric Leatham 10/28/2020 8:38 AMOur state has seen drought and water is becoming more expensive. The level of pollution seems to be getting slightly better.