Kathryn Linzey
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 672 Total
Participant Impact
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up to6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to360minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to50minutesspent outdoors
Kathryn's Actions
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
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
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
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
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 10 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Feed
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Kathryn Linzey 10/25/2017 4:53 PMMy husband and I have been discussing a grey water catchment system, and this challenge made the discussion a reality - I feel SO green. Greener than when I was born (haha - inside joke; my maiden name is Green). -
Kathryn Linzey 10/24/2017 6:50 AMLast week, still making it count! Great job everyone for staying in the game! -
Kathryn Linzey 10/19/2017 7:40 AMI created a petition to remove dead trees in our area...this will reduce the chance of our forests burning down when the next idio--teenager throws a firecracker into the gorge! -
Kathryn Linzey 10/17/2017 6:15 AMWeekend was awesome - anyone else challenging themselves to watch a sunrise/sunset? It's so amazing to listen to the birds wake up and the light peek up over the trees. Fall is so beautiful!-
Pam Neild 10/17/2017 8:39 AMAgreed Fall is beautiful. I noted that your post came in at 6:15 am. You must have seen a sunrise. Good on ya!
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Kathryn Linzey 10/12/2017 7:48 AMDay 2 - rock and roll my peeps! -
Kathryn Linzey 10/11/2017 10:28 AMWriting 3 things that I am grateful for focuses my energy and gives me that little dopamine hit - makes me feel great!
Also, I bought a Starbucks reusable cup so that I can be more Earth-friendly! -
Kathryn Linzey 10/06/2017 3:14 PM -
Kathryn Linzey 10/06/2017 3:13 PMThis is great - I finally get to earn points for whole foods, organic and zero waste cooking. Woohoo - can't wait to see how well my teammates do! City Staff...let's rock this :)