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Pat Taylor

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"I am looking forward to learning ways of reducing my carbon footprint."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 802 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    132
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    110
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    13
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    11
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Pat's actions

Transportation

INCREASE AWARENESS OF LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

FOLLOW LINK TRANSIT ON FACEBOOK

I will follow Link Transit on Facebook and/or Instagram.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

MEET YOUR DRIVER

I will introduce myself to my Waste Management driver.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Community

Sign up for Sustainable Wenatchee Emails

I will visit Sustainable Wenatchee's website and sign up for their newsletter to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

HEAT AND COOL NATURALLY

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY 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

Food

Plant a Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Fitness Class

Try a fitness class at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Pat Taylor 5/19/2019 3:05 PM
    I've really enjoyed learning ways I can make our planet more sustainable.  Reading my teammate's notes and sensing their enthusiasm spurred me on each day.  Kudos to our team leader for her endless energy and encouragement throughout the project.

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    Pat Taylor 5/18/2019 10:29 PM
    Hosted a Circle Supper for 12 using very little paper products.

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    Pat Taylor 5/17/2019 8:02 PM
    Decluttering and organizing things for upcoming yard sale.  Went to the gym and walked dog.

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    Pat Taylor 5/16/2019 12:09 PM
    I researched Link Transit's web site today to learn how I could ride the bus.  Unfortunately from where I live, I would have to walk over a mile to catch the bus.  Interesting to see how they charge electric buses, and how to load and unload a bike from the front of the bus.

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    Pat Taylor 5/15/2019 7:58 PM
    Took fun exercise class today at the Wrac - part of a one-time challenge.  Then walked my dog for another hour.

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    Pat Taylor 5/14/2019 4:44 PM
    One of my challenges was learning about smart seafood challenges.  Since I eat a lot of tuna sandwiches, I was happy to find the recommended  pole and line caught (no nets) tuna at Fred Meyer's.  Simple Truth Pole & Line Skipjack tuna $1.99 for 5 oz can.

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    Pat Taylor 5/13/2019 9:20 AM
    Garden survived while I was gone a week.  Thank you, Doug.

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    Pat Taylor 5/12/2019 7:33 AM
    Nice to spend Mother’s Day with one of my kids.  Flying back home this evening.  Glad to see other parts of the country equally involved in sustainability.

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    Pat Taylor 5/11/2019 4:24 PM
    1. Luna dog helping me weed rock garden in Gunnison, elevation 7700 feet.

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    Pat Taylor 5/11/2019 1:20 PM
    Watched documentary Fed Up with daughter last night - focused on how companies have used TV commercials to encourage kids to eat more sugar and the sad plight of obese kids.