Natalie Hutchison
"Birthingway College sets the standard for educating excellent entry-level and continuing practitioners of the midwifery arts and sciences by utilizing client-centered care while integrating a solid framework of traditional knowledge and practices with a variety of therapeutic approaches."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 756 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO360gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
Natalie's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Participant Feed
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Natalie Hutchison 10/28/2016 1:44 PMWish this could go on another week! I was just getting in groove with doing a few new things each day. -
Natalie Hutchison 10/25/2016 12:35 PMWe've collectively consumed over 3,556 organic meals! That's awesome. It is supporting our food system, our land, and our bodies in one go.
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Natalie Hutchison 10/24/2016 10:56 AMI love looking at the collective impact stats growing! Way to go everyone! -
Natalie Hutchison 10/21/2016 1:20 PMLooking forward to this weekend and having some time to garden! -
Natalie Hutchison 10/20/2016 9:27 AMI'm so glad to be working at an organization that has food compost bins available in the kitchen. It makes the food waste challenge so much easier! -
Natalie Hutchison 10/19/2016 9:23 AMThese are such great reminders of the things I'm already doing and the things I could push myself to do easily.
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Natalie Hutchison 10/14/2016 2:06 PMExcited about writing about my interactions with nature each day.