Catherine Groth
"Late to the game but ready to commit & challenge myself!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 410 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO32disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO408gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO16whole food mealsconsumed
Catherine's actions
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Catherine Groth 10/21/2019 8:37 AMpoints points points - Laura I'm coming for you-
Laura Rakiewicz 10/22/2019 7:05 AMGOOD LUCK WITH THAT
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Catherine Groth 10/15/2019 12:49 PMI installed a 'Toilet Tank Bank' last night - super easy and affordable to do! Definitely going to encourage my family and friends to do the same! -
Catherine Groth 10/09/2019 10:12 AMBacklogged a few items that I've been doing consistently this week!