Campus 2020 Ecochallenge

Water

Help us prove that every drop counts.

Throughout our existence, the availability of fresh, clean water has determined the success or failure of the human experiment. History shows that civilizations have evolved only with access to adequate clean water resources. When water supplies have been interrupted, populations have secured new sources, migrated to areas of greater abundance, or simply collapsed. Water is essential to our survival, and yet all too often we take this precious, limited resource for granted.

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Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least (___) minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Native Americans Take Up a Sacred Fight Against Water Pollution

Water, Health, and Social Justice
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DAILY ACTION
Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Native Plant Finder

Groundwater.org
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep (___) plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Strawless Ocean

Surfrider

Simply Straws
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DAILY ACTION
5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Take 5 Minute Showers

How to Save Water: Shower and Bath
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Install a Toilet Tank Bank

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.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Water Calculator

Toilet Tank Bank
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ONE-TIME ACTION
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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ACTION RESOURCES:

Do I Need to Flush Every Time?

Water Calculator
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DAILY ACTION
Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

How to Repair a Leaky Kitchen Faucet
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Low-Flow Aerators / Showerheads
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Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Your Shower Is Wasting Huge Amounts of Energy and Water. Here’s What You Can Do About It.
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Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Improving Your Soil with Compost and Mulch

The Complete Guide to Mulch
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Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Water Questions + Answers: How much water does the average person use at home per day?

6 Times You Can Turn off the Tap to Save Water
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Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Create a Rain Garden

Bioswales

A Better Rainwater-Harvesting System
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Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving (___) disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Water Footprint Calculator: How to Save Water

A Million Bottles a Minute: World's Plastic Binge, 'as Dangerous as Climate Change'

Take Back the Tap
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DAILY ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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