Kelly Guerke
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,096 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12conversationswith people
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UP TO455gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO8.0letters or emailssent to public officials or leaders
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UP TO195minutesspent exercising
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UP TO375minutesspent outdoors
Kelly's actions
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
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.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Community
Talk To My Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Create Your Own Action
Destress
I will spend time petting/playing with animals everyday. Spending time with pets is known to decrease blood pressure and depression and increase happiness and wellbeing.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Kelly Guerke 10/25/2017 12:47 PMDay 15 of 15....I survived the EcoChallenge! -
Kelly Guerke 10/24/2017 12:34 PMToday is another beautiful, sunny day. It is not much of a challenge to walk outside in the sunshine! ;-) -
Kelly Guerke 10/23/2017 12:48 PMI am really enjoying watching the sun set each evening. The sky was an amazing mix of colors last night, it was great to see! -
Kelly Guerke 10/21/2017 9:11 PMI got some walking in today, despite the weather. I was soaked, but enjoyed the bright yellow leaves against the gray sky. -
Kelly Guerke 10/20/2017 12:34 PMDay 10! -
Kelly Guerke 10/19/2017 1:01 PMEnjoying the sunset each night and writing a daily gratitude list have made me happier throughout the entire day. I'm grateful the EcoChallenge is pushing me to make these changes. :-) -
Kelly Guerke 10/18/2017 4:48 PMDay 8: Attended an Energy Fair today where I purchased energy efficient light bulbs and other Eco Friendly products. WooHoo! -
Kelly Guerke 10/17/2017 2:46 PMTomorrow is the Energy Fair at OCC and I am getting excited. I can't wait to learn more about saving energy at home. -
Kelly Guerke 10/16/2017 2:24 PMDay 6 is off to a good start! It was a beautiful, sunny morning for a walk & time enjoying the outdoors. -
Kelly Guerke 10/15/2017 9:49 PM