Fred Tanquary
4/29/2020 12:43 PM
Use my vehicle less and public transportation more.
Fred Tanquary
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 237 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Fred's actions
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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Wildlife
Garbage Assessment
I will before Taking the garbage out, identify any plastic, paper or string type material that has loops in it for wildlife to get stuck in. This includes soda or sports drink "rings" that the bottles come in, paper or plastic bags from the grocery store or even box string and plastic wrapping. If so make sure that all the rings are cut so that there is no trapping hazard.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Calculate your savingsWhat is our personalized climate action plan?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Garbage AssessmentThink about what you are putting in your Trash, were there ways to minimize what you bring home from the store and put straight in the trash?
Fred Tanquary 4/29/2020 12:42 PMre-useable bags reduce waste, however, I continue to receive re-usable bags...at what point to these also create waste? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Fred Tanquary 4/29/2020 12:41 PMdrought is a concern every few years. This is a desert so over population and inappropriate, for the area, landscaping inhibit water storage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Fred Tanquary 4/29/2020 12:40 PMTake showers instead of bathes, turn off the water when shaving or brushing teeth, replace grass with rocks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Use a Reusable Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?
Fred Tanquary 4/29/2020 12:38 PMNever Ever purchase Nestle water (or products). This company has destroyed communities in South America for profit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Fred Tanquary 4/29/2020 12:37 PMThis area needs to reduce the use of grass and create more xeroscape.