
Debra Kennedy
"It's easy bein' green. "
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 515 Total
Participant Impact
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up to96pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to390minutesspent outdoors
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up to4hoursvolunteered
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up to135gallons of waterhave been saved
Debra's Actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Feed
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Debra Kennedy 10/25/2017 9:57 AMSince Sunday, I've challenged my self to start timing of my shower from the time the water is turned on. It takes about a minute to get hot so my actual shower time has been 4 minutes. Just have to move a little faster! -
Debra Kennedy 10/23/2017 11:35 AMI had a much needed "pajama day" yesterday. I didn't drive or spend any money. Saturday's grocery shopping was a challenge to avoid plastic but I managed. Too wet for the farmer's market but there is a produce stand near me so I not only avoided plastic, I supported a local merchant.
I'm very grateful for our covered deck. I sat outside Saturday afternoon despite the rain and watched the birds and squirrels. It was better than any video- they're so entertaining. -
Debra Kennedy 10/19/2017 12:23 PMI got some apples from a local nursery and am making a pie. Husband doing a happy dance. -
Debra Kennedy 10/18/2017 10:27 AMIf you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito - Dalai Lama-
Heather Spalding 10/18/2017 10:29 AMHaha I love this!
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Debra Kennedy 10/16/2017 4:03 PMBusy weekend but the challenges were a big focus. I baked cookies, went for a hike, worked outside in the yard, tracked my spending and did some filing to reduce clutter. Beautiful weather was a big motivator- so great to be outdoors. -
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Debra Kennedy 10/11/2017 11:45 AMI lucked out with the weather during my lunch. I was able to sit outside and eat. It's a beautiful day. Happy EcoChallenge everyone! -
Debra Kennedy 10/09/2017 2:36 PMI replaced my reusable plastic containers for glass ones in my lunch bag. -
Debra Kennedy 10/06/2017 7:24 AMI'm celebrating one year of five minute showers. It DID become a habit and I smile to think of all the water I didn't use. Ready for new challenges this year! -
Debra Kennedy 10/02/2017 2:57 PMBeautiful weather this weekend. It was nice to get outside.