Kelsey Kelley
"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
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UP TO168gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO160minutesspent exercising
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Kelsey's actions
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
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.)
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Participant Feed
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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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Kelsey Kelley 10/25/2017 3:52 PMIf 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 10/25/2017 4:08 PMI 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 PMIt 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.-
Kelsey Kelley 10/25/2017 4:04 PMYes- I was so shocked! I added a comment to the main page to direct anyone to that because I was fascinated by it!
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Nick Kelley 10/25/2017 3:46 PMI was so surprised at what you found with the household chemical audit! Definitely an eye opener :) - fun challenge!
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