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Welcome to EcoChallenge!

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Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Kirstin Corris's avatar

Kirstin Corris

Eco Nationals

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 180 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    72
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    111
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Kirstin's actions

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 12.3 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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.

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  • Kirstin Corris's avatar
    Kirstin Corris 10/28/2016 9:29 AM
    TOP TEN THINGS THAT KICK ASS ABOUT BIKE COMMUTING

    10. Good Exercise
      9. Rosy Cheeks
      8. Variety - Any Number of Route Choices
      7. Parking is Free and Plentiful
      6. Guilt-Free - No Pollution
      5. Fresh Air
      4. Faster than the Bus, Safer than Metro
      3. Saves You Money
      2. Stress-Reducing instead of Stressful
      1. Sense of Accomplishment and Capability
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      Regina Miller 10/28/2016 9:36 AM
      I love this!  I wish I was able to commute by bike, but I'm not coming down route 50 and up NY ave... 
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    Kirstin Corris 10/27/2016 9:41 AM
    I'm really enjoying this challenge. Reminds me a little of the Mr. Money Mustache post - well worth a read: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/05/07/what-do-you-mean-you-dont-have-a-bike/ 
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    Kirstin Corris 10/27/2016 9:23 AM
    A bit warmer today but rain is coming. Nothing rain jacket and rain pants can't solve. Biking rules!
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    Kirstin Corris 10/27/2016 9:23 AM
    Today was CHILLY! My ears were tingling by the time I got to work. And it so beats driving.
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    Kirstin Corris 10/25/2016 6:47 AM
    I was sick but I worked from home. Between naps.
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    Kirstin Corris 10/19/2016 9:37 AM
    It's been balmy weather -- perfect for biking to work!
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    Kirstin Corris 10/19/2016 9:37 AM
    Feeling great getting to work by bike.
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