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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Kelsey Kelley

Pacific Continental Bank

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. ~Jimmy Dean "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 381 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    168
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    160
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    8.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Kelsey's actions

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 9
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

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Kelsey Kelley 10/25/2017 3:52 PM
    If you haven't checked out the Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home - under the Health category of challenges- it is a real eye opener!  Even the 'green' products I thought were good did not get very high ratings.

    • Rebecca Snook's avatar
      Rebecca Snook 10/25/2017 4:08 PM
      I noticed that too. I saw that some of them boasted a B rating, but none of them were very high up there

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    Kelsey Kelley 10/25/2017 1:11 PM
    It has been fun challenging myself during the ecochallenge. I am looking forward continuing on my own with the changes I have made through this challenge- definitely makes you more aware of what you are doing and the potential impact on our environment.

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      Kelsey Kelley 10/25/2017 4:04 PM
      Yes- I was so shocked!  I added a comment to the main page to direct anyone to that because I was fascinated by it!


    • Nick Kelley's avatar
      Nick Kelley 10/25/2017 3:46 PM
      I was so surprised at what you found with the household chemical audit! Definitely an eye opener :) - fun challenge!