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Anita Wilkie

CUUFers

"Minimizing footprint and contributing to a better world for my grandchildren"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 901 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    156
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    14
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Anita's actions

Food

SMART SEAFOOD CHOICES

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

CHECK OUT THE CHELAN PUD WEBSITE

I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

HIKE A LOCAL TRAIL

I will hike a local trail. (Consider joining one of Chelan Douglas Land Trust outings such as May 8 Sam Hill Walk for Families.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Community

ESTABLISH EMERGENCY KIT

I will establish an emergency kit and escape route in case of natural disaster like wild fire.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

VISIT SALMON LADDER

I will visit Rocky Reach Dam and learn about salmon migration.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

LEARN ABOUT NATIVE BEES

I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES

I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Anita Wilkie 5/19/2019 6:19 AM
    Enjoyed a short hike with my 3 year old granddaughter.   She is like a mountain goat with so much confidence 

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    Anita Wilkie 5/19/2019 5:50 AM
    Did you know?     That 37% of US paper pulp comes from recycled paper

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      Jeanne Poirier 5/19/2019 8:15 PM
      Kind of hoped it would be higher percentage - may it boost up and fast!

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    Anita Wilkie 5/17/2019 6:38 AM
    Did you know?     An average size tree produces enough oxygen in one year to keep a family of four breathing. Three trees planted in the right place around buildings can cut air-conditioning costs up to 50 percent

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    Anita Wilkie 5/16/2019 6:19 AM
    i am loving this rain that we have been having and so has my lawn and garden.    Although it literally put a damper on my granddaughters planned outdoor birthday party last night.   

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    Anita Wilkie 5/15/2019 3:08 PM
    I have been having a lot of fun tending my garden and am grateful for the cooler / damp weather while the tender plants settle in.

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    Anita Wilkie 5/14/2019 7:09 AM
    Did you know?   Of the 5000 salmon eggs a fish will lay that on average only 6-8 will survive and return to spawn.

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    Anita Wilkie 5/14/2019 7:09 AM
    Did you know?   Of the 5000 salmon eggs a fish will lay that on average only 6-8 will survive and return to spawn.

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    Anita Wilkie 5/13/2019 7:26 AM
    Did you know?    To replace the power generated at Rocky Reach Dam, we would need 39 square miles of solar panels -   not to mention constant sunny days!

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      Jeanne Poirier 5/13/2019 9:18 PM
      Bless the water then - solar does work on not sunny days, look at Germany.  We need to do all the renewables, not rely on any one form - IMHO.

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    Anita Wilkie 5/12/2019 7:29 AM
    Off to Rocky Reach Dam today to learn about Salmon

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    Anita Wilkie 5/11/2019 3:31 PM
    Did you know?     The different parts of a tree grow at different times throughout the year. Typically, most of the foliage growth happens in the spring, followed by trunk growth in the summer and root growth in the fall and winter.