Pete McLaughlin
"My walk in the forest is my church."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 261 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO75minutesspent exercising
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UP TO245minutesspent outdoors
Pete's actions
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Energy
Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 25 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Pete McLaughlin 10/02/2018 5:58 PMNo this does not surprise me, i am sickened by the amount of food pur family throws out. We will strive to eat up whatever is left in the fridge instead of going to the store and buying new. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Pete McLaughlin 10/02/2018 5:53 PMFlooding is always a concern because we live in a coastal area. The frequency of one hundred year storms have been increasing and this id very worrisome.