Nicola Knipe
"We all live downstream."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 431 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO96gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO7.0outdoor mealsconsumed
Nicola's actions
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Buy Food And Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
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.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
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.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Nicola Knipe 10/25/2017 5:16 AMHuge challenge not to purchase anything but food and water! Fish food counts as food, but we are out of laundry detergent . . . -
Nicola Knipe 10/24/2017 5:42 PMWe are slowly replacing our lawn, that most useless of ground covers! The lawn industry is a frightening monoculture of chemical pesticides and endless thirst for fresh water. Instead, we plant native flowers, vegetables, and herbs, and have just added a tiny fish pond that cycles nutrients -- and may become a meditative spot for those leisure moments I expect to have one day.
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Nicola Knipe 10/20/2017 7:21 PMNot eating animal products means all food waste can go in the garden compost. Yay! -
Nicola Knipe 10/18/2017 4:33 PMMade my goal to work outside, eat outside, exercise outside. Feels great. Also, conference calls are more fun with chipmunks.
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Nicola Knipe 10/16/2017 5:10 PMFeeling guilty that I signed up to keep a nature journal and just spent 13 hours at my desk. Tomorrow I WILL go outside. -
Nicola Knipe 10/15/2017 7:35 PMToday I assembled my road kit: reusable bag, napkin, table ware, and water bottle. Ready for travel!
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Kathy Alsegaf 10/15/2017 9:14 PMReally cool!
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Nicola Knipe 10/12/2017 4:20 AMI am glad to be working from home this week! I am usually on the road and it is much easier to be sustainable at home. For example, every day in another city I buy lunch, which is packaged and bagged and comes with napkins and plastic tableware. What if we had a "road kit" with a small bag, cloth napkin, recycled tableware that we reuse -- then we'd just have the actual food carton to throw away. Hmm, I think I just convinced myself to try it!
