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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Karen Lange

Waterleaf Architecture

"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

  • up to
    1.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • up to
    360
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    15
    minutes
    spent 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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

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

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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    Karen Lange 10/19/2019 5:37 PM
    Took cans to the Bottle Drop recycling place!

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    Karen Lange 10/16/2019 9:24 AM
    Does returning a big bag of library books count as decluttering...? I think so.  

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    Karen Lange 10/15/2019 2:11 PM
    Today 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.

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    Karen Lange 10/14/2019 8:35 AM
    The Ecochallenge matches up so well with visiting local farms and pumpkin patches!  Brought home lots of apple varieties to try.

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    Karen Lange 10/11/2019 11:19 AM
    Today 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!

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    Karen Lange 10/09/2019 1:40 PM
    Today 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! 

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    Karen Lange 10/08/2019 8:45 AM
    Today I got off a few stops early to sneak in a longer walk. Exercise and public transit for the win!

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    Karen Lange 10/07/2019 2:57 PM
    We discussed the Ecochallenge at our staff meeting today. Anyone can make a difference and even small decisions add up to a big impact!

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    Karen Lange 10/06/2019 8:27 PM
    Lovely fall day to be outside appreciating nature!

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    Karen Lange 10/04/2019 10:40 AM
    My coworker just challenged me.  Now this People's Ecochallenge is getting PERSONAL.