

Kyle Garske
"Better than the day before"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,511 Total
Participant Impact
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up to6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to285gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1,260minutesspent exercising
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up to550minutesspent learning
Kyle's Actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 45 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 45 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 20 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Feed
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Kyle Garske 10/24/2018 7:47 AMFinal day is here!!!!!!!! -
Kyle Garske 10/23/2018 7:47 AMAlmost to the end!!!!!!!! -
Reflection QuestionNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Kyle Garske 10/23/2018 7:47 AMI learned about what native plants will live better with minimal irrigation in my yard. -
Kyle Garske 10/22/2018 7:19 AMOn the home stretch!!!!!! -
Kyle Garske 10/19/2018 8:10 AMHome stretch! 5 more days! -
Reflection QuestionHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Kyle Garske 10/18/2018 7:49 AMI went through and replaced all my cleaners with harsh chemicals with ones that were 'green' or had minimal effect on myself and the environment. -
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Kyle Garske 10/17/2018 7:56 AMIN -
Kyle Garske 10/16/2018 7:46 AMFlying home in a carbon offset flight! -
Kyle Garske 10/15/2018 7:47 AMChecking-in!