
Kelly Guerke
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,096 Total
Participant Impact
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up to455gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to195minutesspent exercising
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up to12conversationswith people
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up to8.0letters or emailssent to public officials or leaders
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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.
Feed
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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-
Erin Fitzgerald (EcoChallenge staff) 10/17/2017 1:34 PMHey, Kelly - great news! We chose your EcoChallenge Selfie at random and you got 100 bonus points. Congratulations! -
Prescott Devinney (EcoChallenge Staff) 10/16/2017 11:56 AMGreat reason Kelly! That's a big reason why I love our simplicity category. -
Erin Fitzgerald (EcoChallenge staff) 10/16/2017 7:22 AMGreat EcoChallenge! Thank you for sharing your reason why!
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