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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Kelly Guerke

Oregon Convention Center Administration Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,096 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    12
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    455
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    letters or emails
    sent to public officials or leaders
  • UP TO
    195
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    375
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Kelly's actions

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 12
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

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Kelly Guerke 10/25/2017 12:47 PM
    Day 15 of 15....I survived the EcoChallenge!

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    Kelly Guerke 10/24/2017 12:34 PM
    Today is another beautiful, sunny day. It is not much of a challenge to walk outside in the sunshine!  ;-)

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    Kelly Guerke 10/23/2017 12:48 PM
    I am really enjoying watching the sun set each evening. The sky was an amazing mix of colors last night, it was great to see!

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    Kelly Guerke 10/21/2017 9:11 PM
    I got some walking in today, despite the weather. I was soaked, but enjoyed the bright yellow leaves against the gray sky.

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    Kelly Guerke 10/20/2017 12:34 PM
    Day 10!

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    Kelly Guerke 10/19/2017 1:01 PM
    Enjoying 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. :-)

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    Kelly Guerke 10/18/2017 4:48 PM
    Day 8: Attended an Energy Fair today where I purchased energy efficient light bulbs and other Eco Friendly products. WooHoo!

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    Kelly Guerke 10/17/2017 2:46 PM
    Tomorrow is the Energy Fair at OCC and I am getting excited. I can't wait to learn more about saving energy at home.

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    Kelly Guerke 10/16/2017 2:24 PM
    Day 6 is off to a good start! It was a beautiful, sunny morning for a walk & time enjoying the outdoors.

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    Kelly Guerke 10/15/2017 9:49 PM