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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Celeste Mihelich

ENGIE Insight Spokane

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 990 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    83
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    19
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    8.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    76
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    38
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    440
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    573
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    760
    minutes
    spent exercising

Celeste's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/10/2018 12:34 PM
    Incorporating more veggies into my diet has been great! I've had to come up with some sneaky ways to get the kiddo to eat them though. : )
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:39 AM
    I think a big one for my household is to make sure we turn our automatic sprinklers off when they're not needed. It's hard to remember to go turn them off for the day when it's raining out, but it would make a big difference.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:38 AM
    Biggest barrier is just to remember to bring my reusable bottle out with me when we go to run errands. I actually need to purchase myself another one so I have one to leave at work and one for at home and when I'm out and about.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Car Share
    Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:37 AM
    We just moved to a new neighborhood so this might be a bit of a challenge, but I'm sure I could a little. We are already reducing our driving by ridesharing to get our daughter and the neighbor's daughter to school and back. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:36 AM
    It's a good feeling to know that I'm making an impact, even if it just a small one. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Fix Leaky Faucets
    Fixing 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?

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:35 AM
    This is hard one, because not only do I have to get myself into the habit of doing these kinds of things, I have to get the rest of the family into the habit as well. I'd like us to minimize our shower times, as well as making sure we switch laundry into the dryer right away to make sure we don't have to rerun the washer. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    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?

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:33 AM
    Most people have gotten so busy that nobody gardens anymore. I think more people getting into gardening and growing their own veggies would probably help this a little. It's also a great way to relax and de-stress. 

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:31 AM
    I've also really enjoyed the nightly walks with my family, it's nice to spend some quality time together outside of the house.

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:29 AM
    Great! it's been a great reminder for me to make sure I'm using reusable mugs and bottles instead of disposable!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Have a Garage Sale
    Building community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?

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    Celeste Mihelich 10/05/2018 10:51 AM
    Getting rid of a bunch of clutter, and turning it into extra cash!