Cara Wessel
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 841 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
Cara's actions
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Participant Feed
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Cara Wessel 10/27/2016 7:54 PMNo candy at the happy hour! Staying strong. But I did save a piece for when the challenge is over. -
Cara Wessel 10/26/2016 8:36 PMNo time for the gym tonight but I did make a quick, healthy meal before I dive into my research on Sustainable Transportation. -
Cara Wessel 10/25/2016 3:32 PMSmall apartment = small herb garden! Hope I can keep my basil plant alive.-
Camilla Cok 10/26/2016 8:20 AMLove it!
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Cara Wessel 10/23/2016 7:11 PMI just added up all my biking yesterday, 17 miles! It's been fun exploring Portland in new ways. -
Cara Wessel 10/23/2016 6:59 PM -
Cara Wessel 10/22/2016 6:06 PMI caved and had some Salt & Straw today but at least I rode my bike to get it! What a beautiful day for biking all over Portland! -
Cara Wessel 10/21/2016 10:24 AMFilled another bag of compost instead of sending it to the landfill. -
Cara Wessel 10/20/2016 10:07 PM-
Amber Nobe 10/21/2016 2:10 PMLove!
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Cara Wessel 10/19/2016 7:18 PMLoving my produce from the farmer's market! Yum!-
Cara Wessel 10/20/2016 10:03 PMI went to the Kings Market on Sunday off Alberta and MLK. I frequently go to PSU, I love that one! -
Camilla Cok 10/20/2016 10:39 AMWhich farmer's market do you go to?
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Cara Wessel 10/18/2016 7:43 PMSuccessfully avoided two boxes of cookies my professor brought to class this morning and cookies in the office... Staying strong!