Celeste Mihelich
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 990 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO83pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO19disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO76plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO38more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO440minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO573gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO760minutesspent 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.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each 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.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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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Celeste Mihelich 10/10/2018 12:34 PMIncorporating 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 QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:39 AMI 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 QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:38 AMBiggest 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 QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake 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?
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:37 AMWe 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 QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe 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?
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:36 AMIt's a good feeling to know that I'm making an impact, even if it just a small one. -
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?
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:35 AMThis 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 QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat 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?
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:33 AMMost 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. -
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:31 AMI've also really enjoyed the nightly walks with my family, it's nice to spend some quality time together outside of the house. -
Celeste Mihelich 10/08/2018 10:29 AMGreat! it's been a great reminder for me to make sure I'm using reusable mugs and bottles instead of disposable! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Have a Garage SaleBuilding 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?
Celeste Mihelich 10/05/2018 10:51 AMGetting rid of a bunch of clutter, and turning it into extra cash!