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Northwest Earth Institute
2017 EcoChallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017

Kelli Lytle

Mayo Clinic

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 256 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    12
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    120
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    30
    miles
    travelled by bus
  • up to
    18
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Challenges

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 6 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 6 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 10 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 11 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Waste

Buy Food And Water Only

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

COMPLETED 15 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.49 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 3 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Feed

  • Kelli Lytle 10/24/2017 8:44 AM
    Final days. I have to say I didn't do as well over the weekend, but still feeling energized and ready to make changes. 
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    • Rebecca Snook 10/24/2017 8:50 AM
      Weekends are tough! I still haven't gone a  day without sugar! I accidentally bought a bag of cookies I'm unable to stay away from:(
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  • Kelli Lytle 10/21/2017 5:11 PM
    Trying to keep my 3 meatless meals a day going by making Shakshuka. Including local red peppers, onions and eggs.
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    • Ivan Idso 10/23/2017 11:59 AM
      We should get together for a steak dinner on Thursday : )
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  • Kelli Lytle 10/18/2017 12:58 PM
    The thing I am really enjoying about the challenge is even though I'm thinking about how to meet the goals I chose, I also find myself doing things that were on the list but not specifically goals. Once your in the mindset a lot can happen!
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  • Kelli Lytle 10/18/2017 12:56 PM
    Whoops deleted yesterdays post on accident. Today I wasn't able to take public transportation because I had a dental appointment, that being said I refused the dental bag of goodies (plastic wrapped in plastic) and have recently found a plastic free refillable dental floss online made in Maine!
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  • Kelli Lytle 10/16/2017 9:17 AM
    My parents-in-law took us out for a meal last night as they were headed home today. I remembered to bring my own containers to the restaurant to bring leftovers home in! No waste. 
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  • Kelli Lytle 10/16/2017 9:10 AM
    Have been having variable success. I set a goal for consuming 3 meatless meals a day. A series of house guests and extenuating circumstances means I haven't completed this all days. On the other hand it wasn't a goal, but my husband and father-in-law added extra insulation to our attic this weekend, so we've at least increased our energy efficiency. 
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  • Kelli Lytle 10/11/2017 7:32 AM
    Day one of the challenge! Feeling energized and ready to spend this time reflecting on choices and making actionable changes. 
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