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Chris Kane

Sustainable Floridians-Brevard

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 390 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    288
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Chris's actions

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Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

UNCOMPLETED
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Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Install a Toilet Bank

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Choose Recycled Paper

#70 Recycled Paper

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


  • Chris Kane's avatar
    Chris Kane 4/24/2018 11:05 PM
    Congratulations and Thank You to Northwest Earth Institute for facilitating this challenge - it's been great fun and I know that I, for one, have earned a lot from this

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    Chris Kane 4/23/2018 8:46 PM
    It's hard for me to believe that this challenge is just about done; i have enjoyed it and believe that this challenge has encouraged me to work on my other challenges - thank you NWEI for everything you do!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
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    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

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    Chris Kane 4/23/2018 8:44 PM
    I want to be an example to my neighbors of what can be done

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    Chris Kane 4/21/2018 6:37 PM
    Spent today celebrating Earth Day here in Brevard County, Florida and enjoyed every second of it.  I hope all of the participants in this challenge did or will do the same tomorrow.

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    Chris Kane 4/16/2018 9:01 PM
    I've been unusually busy the last week, but I have been giving a lot of thought to my challenge.  While I try hard to concentrate on all of the good things in life, I find myself getting sidetracked by a lot of the negative things happening around me.  I need to concentrate more on those good things.

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    Chris Kane 4/13/2018 4:13 AM
    Looking forward to another day with the drawdown ecochallenge

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    Chris Kane 4/12/2018 4:35 AM
    This has nothing really to do with the challenge, but yet again, it has everything to do with it.  I'm sitting here listening to the birds singing me a good morning and watching the squirrels going hither and yon starting their day off playing, and I'm thinking it's such a beautiful morning and yet people are going about their morning not even seeing any of it.  Everyone is in a rush and no one is really seeing anything.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials
    What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

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    Chris Kane 4/09/2018 6:27 PM
    When my husband isn't home (he doesn't approve of this) i put a bucket in the shower and when i am letting the water run to get it warm, i normally end up with quite a bit in the bucket; i use that water to water my plants; i sometimes put a small container in the sink when i'm letting the water run also 

    • Beth Beek Blackford's avatar
      Beth Beek Blackford 4/10/2018 11:55 AM
      Those are pretty good solutions!  With hurricane season coming up, it's wise to have a 5-gallon bucket of water handy to flush to toilet, too.

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    Chris Kane 4/08/2018 4:22 AM
    One of the things I particularly like about this challenge is the educational component.  It encourages participants to educate themselves on particular subjects and it's in short bursts which is easier for me to handle.  I love NWEI.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
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    What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

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    Chris Kane 4/08/2018 4:15 AM
    Family time - absolutely.  That's the goal for minimalism and I've been working on that for more years than I care to mention.  I have found that the more "stuff" I get rid of, the less clutter I have, and the less clutter I have makes me much calmer, which makes for more balance in my life, which eventually leads to a more peaceful me, leading to a happier wife.  I am a follower of Kermit in this - it's not easy being green - but we can make it more fun for sure