Pat Taylor
"I am looking forward to learning ways of reducing my carbon footprint."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 802 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO110minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO11more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO132gallons of waterhave been saved
Pat's actions
Health
Fitness Class
Try a fitness class at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant
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.
Food
Plant a Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
SMART SEAFOOD CHOICES
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Waste
MEET YOUR DRIVER
I will introduce myself to my Waste Management driver.
Transportation
FOLLOW LINK TRANSIT ON FACEBOOK
I will follow Link Transit on Facebook and/or Instagram.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
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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Pat Taylor 5/19/2019 3:05 PMI'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.-
Lori Nitchals 5/19/2019 8:33 PMThanks, Pat. The team members made that easy!
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Pat Taylor 5/18/2019 10:29 PMHosted a Circle Supper for 12 using very little paper products. -
Pat Taylor 5/17/2019 8:02 PMDecluttering and organizing things for upcoming yard sale. Went to the gym and walked dog. -
Pat Taylor 5/16/2019 12:09 PMI 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. -
Pat Taylor 5/15/2019 7:58 PMTook fun exercise class today at the Wrac - part of a one-time challenge. Then walked my dog for another hour. -
Pat Taylor 5/14/2019 4:44 PMOne 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. -
Pat Taylor 5/13/2019 9:20 AMGarden survived while I was gone a week. Thank you, Doug. -
Pat Taylor 5/12/2019 7:33 AMNice 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. -
Pat Taylor 5/11/2019 4:24 PM- Luna dog helping me weed rock garden in Gunnison, elevation 7700 feet.
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Pat Taylor 5/11/2019 1:20 PMWatched 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.