Grace Beatty
"our earth is so amazing, but we never take the time to appreciate it, im just trying to take the time "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO100donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO208gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO300minutesspent learning
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UP TO495minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.0peoplehelped
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UP TO53pounds of CO2have been saved
Grace's actions
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Help OthersIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
Grace Beatty 10/24/2018 2:50 PMIf people are unique then others could hold on to those differences and make a big deal out of them, instead of celebrating them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:36 PMIf I can do this, then a lot of people can, and should because it helps our community and our planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:34 PMI think I would be vey surprised to find out how much time I actually spend using energy, it could come from being on my computer, turning on a light or even brushing my teeth with an electric toothbrush. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:33 PMSince my mom works at an electric company, she tries really hard to advocate for clean energy because it really helps the environment, electricity use and global warming. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:31 PMThere isn't a lot of water concerns other than in the winters we get so much rain, and especially with climate change we could see those rising. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency?
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:31 PMI am fixing my faucet today, because it has been leaky for a while, when I do this I can save a lot of water because it doesn't drip anymore.-
Ada Camp 10/16/2018 8:19 PMYeah:)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:29 PMI think that it is very important to save and use all of the water we can get because someday we might not have all the resources we do today, so we need to savor them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Raise Money For a NonprofitHow do/can NWEI programs help you develop a stronger sense of community?
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:18 PMEvery year I play my violin on the street and earn money for nonprofits and charities. On average I earn about $1000 a day, and if I continue to do this it could really impact a lot of peoples lives.-
Ada Camp 10/16/2018 8:19 PMCooleoso that is a lot of money:)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Grace Beatty 10/11/2018 8:08 PMI think that knowing where your food come from is really important, if you know you can choose healthier food, more locally sourced food and a lot more important decision that can really change our way of life.