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Verna Zuttermeister

CUUFers

"Happy to reduce my carbon footprint."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 916 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    14
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    14
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    10
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    22
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Verna's actions

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Materials

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

USE A REUSABLE MUG

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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?


  • Verna Zuttermeister's avatar
    Verna Zuttermeister 5/19/2019 8:45 AM
    Thank 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's avatar
      Heather Seman 5/19/2019 11:17 AM
      Verna, 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 PM
    Farmers 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.

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    Verna Zuttermeister 5/18/2019 10:53 AM
    Off to see what farmers market has this early in the season

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    Verna Zuttermeister 5/17/2019 10:38 AM
    Today 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

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    Verna Zuttermeister 5/16/2019 10:06 AM
    Starting 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's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 5/16/2019 9:07 PM
      Ditto to you and Pat - and I've never met you!

    • Pat Taylor's avatar
      Pat Taylor 5/16/2019 6:49 PM
      I agree, Verna.  It's fun to read everybody's feed and see what they are doing.

  • Verna Zuttermeister's avatar
    Verna Zuttermeister 5/15/2019 11:28 AM
    Lotsof information in some of these one-time challenges.Interesting

  • Verna Zuttermeister's avatar
    Verna Zuttermeister 5/14/2019 10:39 PM
    Wow.  The day flew by but was able to do a meatless meal, organic meal and increase veggies even on this busy day

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    Verna Zuttermeister 5/13/2019 6:57 PM
    Starting 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's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 5/13/2019 9:03 PM
      I'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!!

  • Verna Zuttermeister's avatar
    Verna Zuttermeister 5/12/2019 6:10 PM
    Chateau 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.

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    Verna Zuttermeister 5/12/2019 8:57 AM
    Don'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