Deanna Podbielan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 576 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO130minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Deanna's actions
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 10 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 9 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Deanna Podbielan 10/25/2017 12:55 PMFun challenge
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Deanna Podbielan 10/24/2017 7:59 AMThis challenge has brought me more awareness. -
Deanna Podbielan 10/23/2017 8:43 AMThis has been a learning and growing experience. -
Deanna Podbielan 10/20/2017 7:44 AMThis weekend will be about family and friends. -
Deanna Podbielan 10/19/2017 2:14 PMLove the smell of the rain. Only thinking positive thoughts today.
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Deanna Podbielan 10/18/2017 8:20 AMToday is a day I will focus on acts of kindness. -
Deanna Podbielan 10/17/2017 8:15 AMBeen a pretty successful week so far :-) -
Deanna Podbielan 10/16/2017 8:03 AMEmptied out all the garden beds, bought some mulch and placed around all my trees and plants. Yard looks really good and ready for the winter. -
Deanna Podbielan 10/13/2017 9:09 AMGreat day for a long walk around the neighborhood. -
Deanna Podbielan 10/12/2017 3:57 PMToday I am grateful for all those who have joined the EcoChallenge. We are all making a difference.