
Laura Powers
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0letter or emailsent to public officials or leaders
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UP TO27meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO105minutesspent exercising
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UP TO105minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO36pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Laura's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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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Laura Powers 10/23/2017 3:52 PMI went on a nice long walk yesterday around the park by my house -- the changing leaves are so beautiful! I also worked a little bit on my garden and just sat outside and appreciated the quiet. -
Laura Powers 10/19/2017 10:14 AMI'm not eating any meat during this eco challenge. I was a vegetarian for 10 years and I'm trying it out again. So far, it's easy breezy! -
Laura Powers 10/16/2017 11:17 AMThis weekend I picked figs from a neighbor's fig tree! I've enjoyed giving some away, eating them fresh and I also plan on testing out my food dehydrator so I can put them in oatmeal this winter. It is really special to enjoy fruit that was grown so close to my home.-
Heidi Sickert 10/16/2017 11:37 AMYUM Laura! We love figs as well and are lucky to have friends with trees. They make jam from them --another delicious option/
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Laura Powers 10/11/2017 2:42 PMHappy first day of the Eco Challenge, everyone!! -
Laura Powers 10/04/2017 5:18 PM -
Laura Powers 9/29/2017 12:16 PMOne thing I'm excited to do for the EcoChallenge is visit my local recycling depot -- Far West Fibers -- which is just down the road from my house. www.farwestrecycling.com-
Enas EL-Naser 10/03/2017 7:30 AMcool take pics and notes and report back to us
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