Gro Buer
"The more I spend time in nature and with family and friends, the happier and healthier I feel."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 426 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO260gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO35milestraveled by bike
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UP TO900minutesspent exercising
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UP TO11plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO26pounds of CO2have been saved
Gro's actions
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.67 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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?
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Gro Buer 10/28/2016 9:31 AMWalked this morning with the dog for an hour, now biking into town. Do this everyday almost. -
Gro Buer 10/26/2016 9:02 AMRealized that even though I thought I had checked in every day, many days were unchecked so went back and checked the things I always do on a daily basis. -
Gro Buer 10/26/2016 8:58 AMPouring rain today, will exercise inside for awhile, then brave the rain to walk the dog..... -
Gro Buer 10/26/2016 8:57 AMVolunteered at Fair Trade store Jubilee on Monday, in Leavenworth and with the Empty Bowls Celebration coming up next year. -
Gro Buer 10/26/2016 8:55 AMHiked for 5 hours today and brought my tea (no plastic water bottles) on a brisk, beautiful day on Mission Ridge. -
Gro Buer 10/24/2016 12:02 PMNo driving today. Only walk in and biking. -
Gro Buer 10/20/2016 8:34 AMNot driving today at all! Up at the cabin with pour rain. Will eat food from the garden and stay snug inside. -
Gro Buer 10/19/2016 8:30 AMWill hike 2 hours today for exercise and eat apples!! -
Gro Buer 10/17/2016 3:17 PMBiked this morning with Piper the dog, then after lunch and before volunteering, hiked up to the water ditch with said dog, and saw bear poop, coyote poop and dog poop! -
Gro Buer 10/15/2016 5:39 PMToday was super rainy but still took my bike out and ran my dog to O Grady's for breakfast and then biked back home.