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
-
UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
-
UP TO330gallons of waterhave been saved
-
UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
-
UP TO440minutesspent exercising
Sarah's actions
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
-
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 SinksHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat 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 QUESTIONBuildingsHow 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.