Tamara Herring

Columbia Bank

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718 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

240

gallons of water

have been saved

Tamara's actions

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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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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Participant Feed

Tamara Herring 10/23/2019 2:10 PM
This has been such a good challenge this year. I'm so glad I participated. I'm really looking forward to continuing the process and adding new challenges next year.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Tamara Herring 10/18/2019 9:22 AM
In theory it should be an easy adjustment, but there are certain documents we print that do require single sided only. We all just need to remember and be mindful when we are printing to choose double sided as often as possible. This can be, and is, encouraged company wide.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Tamara Herring 10/17/2019 10:54 AM
I live in an area that gets quite a bit of rain. In my mind sustainable water means doing things like limiting shower times, not watering the lawn in the summer, making sure things like the washing machine and dishwasher are full. I think the ability to collect and use rainwater would allow us to help out places that are in drought situations.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Tamara Herring 10/17/2019 10:48 AM
When you are really practicing simplicity, you are being very mindful of your purchasing, which means that you must be creative in how you use your existing items to their fullest potential.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Tamara Herring 10/17/2019 10:39 AM
I definitely knew I was addicted to sugar prior to the challenge. I have replaced refined sugars with more natural things like fruit. Better for my overall health. No cravings. Yay!

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Tamara Herring 10/03/2019 1:42 PM
Being a part of this challenge last year was a revelation for me. I took a good long look at my health and habits and was able to make really good changes in my life. I've lost over 95 pounds and continue to make smart decisions for myself and my family.

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