Karen Lange
"My mission for this Ecochallenge is to look for further ways I can go beyond my normal habits. There is always something more you can do!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 618 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
Karen's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Karen Lange 10/19/2019 5:37 PMTook cans to the Bottle Drop recycling place! -
Karen Lange 10/16/2019 9:24 AMDoes returning a big bag of library books count as decluttering...? I think so. -
Karen Lange 10/15/2019 2:11 PMToday I'm decluttering by gathering books to donate to a local school. Happy to pass these on and reduce the need to buy new books. -
Karen Lange 10/14/2019 8:35 AMThe Ecochallenge matches up so well with visiting local farms and pumpkin patches! Brought home lots of apple varieties to try. -
Karen Lange 10/11/2019 11:19 AMToday I discovered a walking path I'd never been on before, now a new shortcut to a favorite destination. I've lived in the neighborhood 7 years and never knew this path was there! Thanks Ecochallenge! -
Karen Lange 10/09/2019 1:40 PMToday I am researching options for office and personal recycling through Terracycle. Did you know you can recycle used chewing gum? Or...hair? The more you know! -
Karen Lange 10/08/2019 8:45 AMToday I got off a few stops early to sneak in a longer walk. Exercise and public transit for the win! -
Karen Lange 10/07/2019 2:57 PMWe discussed the Ecochallenge at our staff meeting today. Anyone can make a difference and even small decisions add up to a big impact! -
Karen Lange 10/06/2019 8:27 PMLovely fall day to be outside appreciating nature! -
Karen Lange 10/04/2019 10:40 AMMy coworker just challenged me. Now this People's Ecochallenge is getting PERSONAL.-
virginia Munson 10/07/2019 1:37 PM
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