ECO Challenge Baltimore - BGE RMPU

WOW!  Totally understand why my water bill is so high! Also shocked that my foot print is over 1000 gallons a day and houshold is close to 5000!  Need to be more concious and reduce my water use.... definetly should listen about not taking long showers.

Rotating clothes or outdoor items has been a good way to act as a reminder on what I already have in the house. As we move into the fall/winter, I have taken out warmer clothes. This helps to remind me of items that I already have and may not use as much. If I didnt do this, I would likely forget about some of the things and buy something very...

A few people that I grew up with have converted to a vegetarian diet or a diet that does not include gluten. Both options seem to be heavy in meals that are grown from the earth and have a very positive impact on the body and health

Its not the closest body to me but areas along Rock Creek park and the Potomac River are heavily affected by run-off and have areas along them where trash gets caught up and builds up in to large mounds of garbage. I have seen this a few times while completing field work at my old job

There is a trail along a creek within a half mile of my house. I enjoy getting on the trail over the weekends to walk my dog. The trail is between some busy roads but you would never know it based on how quiet it gets while on the trail. Its a good escape from all of the people that are usually out and about 

Each day when I finish working, I head out for a walk with my dog. The walk helps both myself and my dog get some exercise. Since we are working from home, the walk also helps me separate work from home. In the past the commute home would typically help with this. 

When working at home or the office it is easy to use a reusable water bottle. The challenge for me occurs when on the road for work/travel. Being able to use a reusable bottle isn't as easy to do as water fountains aren't as accessible or as sanitary 

very efficient as we rebuilt in 2008 and used energy efficent standards, upgrades foam insulation and high quality window and doors.  Took some effort but got us to a good place! 

I will coach others about how to change their energy choice to renewable and what the cost difference is per month

It affects the community by leading to worse health outcomes and quality of life. It also contributes to poverty due to spending money on healthcare as well as more expensive junk food.