Katie Badertscher

EcoLadies

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
240 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

10

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

4.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning

Katie's actions

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Katie Badertscher 10/24/2018 12:54 PM
You can take a break, write in a journal, meditate or exercise. I can help others realize how helpful these methods are.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Katie Badertscher 10/05/2018 1:49 PM
No sure. Not sure. Not sure.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Katie Badertscher 10/05/2018 1:48 PM
A patio container or small patch of land close to the house would work best for me

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- Monica Bower-List 10/09/2018 1:25 PM
  That is great, have you tried the upside down tomato grow kits? They look interesting!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Katie Badertscher 10/05/2018 1:46 PM
I think that since agriculture is such a large part of the economy in many areas (and also receives large government subsidies, it has become easy to find with much work. If the methods used on factory farms (and the amount of government subsidy) were more well published.

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