
Angie Berdahl
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 356 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO95minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
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UP TO0.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO8.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO16plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Angie's actions
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 35-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Participant Feed
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Angie Berdahl 10/28/2016 8:38 AMThe Ecochallenge has made me more aware and mindful of daily habits concerning everything I do. Every little choice adds up to a big change. I want to keep going with these healthy new habits and take care of myself and the Earth at the same time. I am thankful to have this opportunity. -
Angie Berdahl 9/21/2016 9:10 PM -
Angie Berdahl 9/21/2016 9:09 PMWe have turned off our ac/heat permanently in my home. We won't turn it on again until it is really really too cold. Lots of blankets until then!