
Verna Zuttermeister
"Happy to reduce my carbon footprint."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 916 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO22more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO10organic mealsconsumed
Verna'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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill's Wildlife Habitat Council Award
I will learn about all of the great sustainability practices and awards at the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill from the local WM websites.
Waste
USE A REUSABLE MUG
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water.
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.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home and identify my next steps for saving energy. 10 extra points for posting my Yardstick score and recommendations.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Plant a Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Recycle Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Participant Feed
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Verna Zuttermeister 5/19/2019 8:45 AMThank you for letting me be involved with this Challenge. It has been a big step for me in several areas and I see the world differently today than two years ago. Yesterday I forgot my water bottle and I was planning on getting coffee at Dutch Bros. Normally I would have gotten it anyway. Couldn't buy that disposable cup so I didn't have coffee. I saved the environment and saved some money. Never would have happened before. My life is changed- as long as you don't ask me to give up chocolate.-
Heather Seman 5/19/2019 11:17 AMVerna, a similar situation happened to me as well. I guess you can teach this old dog new tricks! Ha!
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Verna Zuttermeister 5/18/2019 11:17 PMFarmers market was a flop for me. There was no produce at all. No someone had radishes and sprouts. There were lots of plants for sale. The peanut man was not there. It was a beautiful day out there and lots of happy smiling faces.-
Jeanne Poirier 5/19/2019 8:16 PM
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Verna Zuttermeister 5/18/2019 10:53 AMOff to see what farmers market has this early in the season -
Verna Zuttermeister 5/17/2019 10:38 AMToday I will start to declutter one room. It's not to the extent Kimbris is doing but it will give me some decluttered space. Good for you Kimbris -
Verna Zuttermeister 5/16/2019 10:06 AMStarting goo eco friendly habits is great but one habit that we didn't talk about was connecting to each other every day. I love hearing what everyone is doing. In a few days we break that new habit and I'll miss you-
Jeanne Poirier 5/16/2019 9:07 PM -
Pat Taylor 5/16/2019 6:49 PM
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Verna Zuttermeister 5/15/2019 11:28 AMLotsof information in some of these one-time challenges.Interesting -
Verna Zuttermeister 5/14/2019 10:39 PMWow. The day flew by but was able to do a meatless meal, organic meal and increase veggies even on this busy day -
Verna Zuttermeister 5/13/2019 6:57 PMStarting the week with a thumbs down. All my flowers died. I think Vitagreen sprayed the apartment complex grounds and got the plants even the ones I had not transplanted yet. It's not easy to kill a coleus. Do you think I should toss the soil also if I get new plants?-
Jeanne Poirier 5/13/2019 9:03 PMI've never been successful with coleus plants!! Maybe ask Master Gardeners about soil - though I believe dirt to be resilient. There is still time for awesome zinnias!!
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Verna Zuttermeister 5/12/2019 6:10 PMChateau Faire Lepont is the only restaurant in Wen/E.Wen that serves sustainable sea food. They will get more of my business especially since their food is yummy.-
Pat Taylor 5/13/2019 9:19 AM
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Verna Zuttermeister 5/12/2019 8:57 AMDon't have my herb garden planted yet. I'll do it today and hope for the best. It was good last year. Happy Mother's Day to all. For some a day of remembrance