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 mealsconsumed
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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.
Feed
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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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