Sarah LeRoux
4/25/2021 5:39 PM
It's always refreshing and inspiring to get outdoors and see the world moving and living around us.
Sarah LeRoux
"Through this challenge I aim to learn, grow and improve my habits to be a positive contributor to better our environment."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,070 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO330gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO440minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Sarah's actions
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Support a Community Garden
Multiple Solutions
I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.
Buildings
Install A Toilet Tank Bank
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Industry
Choose Recycled Paper
Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Earth Month Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
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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Sarah LeRoux 4/30/2021 9:21 AMI've enjoyed the challenge! Thank you to my teammates. -
Sarah LeRoux 4/29/2021 3:04 PMTomorrow is the final day...and also Arbor Day. How fitting! -
Sarah LeRoux 4/28/2021 11:58 AMI haven't done as much as I would have liked during this challenge, but hopefully my little bit helps the bigger picture. -
Sarah LeRoux 4/27/2021 2:30 PMGo Team Go! Final stretch! -
Sarah LeRoux 4/26/2021 3:09 PMFinal week...hoping to finish strong! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Sarah LeRoux 4/25/2021 5:35 PMI've noticed and enjoyed the signs of spring...greener grass, flowering trees, birds and other wildlife. It's always a stunning transformation from winter. -
Sarah LeRoux 4/25/2021 5:27 PMIt's amazing what products are made green. I had to by a rug pad and when browsing, I found one made with 100% plant based oils. Interesting. -
Sarah LeRoux 4/23/2021 5:44 AMI installed my toilet tank bank today. It was so easy and it was relatively inexpensive to purchase! I recommend doing this task. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Install A Toilet Tank BankHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Sarah LeRoux 4/23/2021 5:43 AMOne way is looking into how much water is used to run the dishwasher and how much you generally use to hand wash dishes, maybe hand washing uses a little less. I'm going to look into this further and try to adapt or at least be more mindful of what to do when.