Tamisha Dunn

Columbia Bank

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participant impact

UP TO

2.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

35

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Tamisha 's actions

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Tamisha Dunn 10/17/2019 10:50 AM

Veggies of many sorts and maybe a few jams.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Work-Life Balance

How might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Tamisha Dunn 10/17/2019 10:48 AM

I feel less stressed and happier when I'm not running around crazy trying to get more hours of the day in. It's important to take time for yourself to better take care of your family and for your mental health and for your overall wellbeing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Tamisha Dunn 10/17/2019 10:43 AM

I dont like messy areas in my home and I don't like clutter, so I'm good with decluttering often and reducing items that I really don't need.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Tamisha Dunn 10/17/2019 10:40 AM

I'm making sure my kids are turning off the lights in rooms they are not using.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Reduce refined sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Tamisha Dunn 10/17/2019 10:39 AM

I didn't think I was addicted to sugar but I wanted to be aware of my sugar intake because diabities runs in my famiy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Tamisha Dunn 10/17/2019 10:35 AM

I plan to put it in my kids college savings account!

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