Kathryn Linzey
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 672 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO50minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO360minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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.
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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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 :)