Mary Kathryn VanOsdale
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 540 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO210gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO960minutesspent exercising
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UP TO93minutesspent learning
Mary Kathryn's actions
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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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Mary Kathryn VanOsdale 10/24/2018 7:55 PMEveryone did a great job and Thanks to out team captain Anna Lisa for keeping us motivated -
Mary Kathryn VanOsdale 10/24/2018 7:53 PMThis challenge has made me aware of many actions in my daily life that I can improve upon to help make our world a better place. I have learned quite a bit . THanks for keeping me motivated -
Mary Kathryn VanOsdale 10/24/2018 7:51 PMEveryone did a great job and Thanks to out team captain Anna Lisa for keeping us motivated -
Mary Kathryn VanOsdale 10/10/2018 9:50 PMWalked for a total of 1hour between rain showers this evening. Prepared a great organic dinner and installed a water conservation shower head -
Mary Kathryn VanOsdale 10/09/2018 1:41 PMI completed my shopping and baked bread. I went on a walk with my dog for an hour . I prepared two meatless meals today.