Anita Wilkie
"Minimizing footprint and contributing to a better world for my grandchildren"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 901 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO390minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO156gallons of waterhave been saved
Anita's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Water
REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES
I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Waste
DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS
I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.
Food
Plant a Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
LEARN ABOUT NATIVE BEES
I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
VISIT SALMON LADDER
I will visit Rocky Reach Dam and learn about salmon migration.
Sustainable Community
ESTABLISH EMERGENCY KIT
I will establish an emergency kit and escape route in case of natural disaster like wild fire.
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.)
Waste
Recycle Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Food
SMART SEAFOOD CHOICES
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Participant Feed
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Anita Wilkie 5/19/2019 6:19 AMEnjoyed a short hike with my 3 year old granddaughter. She is like a mountain goat with so much confidence -
Anita Wilkie 5/19/2019 5:50 AMDid you know? That 37% of US paper pulp comes from recycled paper-
Jeanne Poirier 5/19/2019 8:15 PMKind of hoped it would be higher percentage - may it boost up and fast!
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Anita Wilkie 5/17/2019 6:38 AMDid 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-
Heather Stacy 5/17/2019 7:32 AMOoo I like this tid-bit! Thanks for sharing
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Anita Wilkie 5/16/2019 6:19 AMi 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. -
Anita Wilkie 5/15/2019 3:08 PMI have been having a lot of fun tending my garden and am grateful for the cooler / damp weather while the tender plants settle in. -
Anita Wilkie 5/14/2019 7:09 AMDid you know? Of the 5000 salmon eggs a fish will lay that on average only 6-8 will survive and return to spawn.-
Rachel Courtney 5/14/2019 6:20 PMWow!
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Anita Wilkie 5/14/2019 7:09 AMDid you know? Of the 5000 salmon eggs a fish will lay that on average only 6-8 will survive and return to spawn. -
Anita Wilkie 5/13/2019 7:26 AMDid 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!-
Jeanne Poirier 5/13/2019 9:18 PMBless 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 AMOff to Rocky Reach Dam today to learn about Salmon -
Anita Wilkie 5/11/2019 3:31 PMDid 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.