Kelsey Burkum
"Doing my best to respect and love the world we live in."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 401 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO10milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO390minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO24organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO13poundswaste composted
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UP TO48pounds of CO2have been saved
Kelsey's actions
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 35 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Participant Feed
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Kelsey Burkum 10/01/2019 4:03 PMExcited for this challenge!