Tara Pedersen
""What I stand for is what I stand on." - Wendell Berry"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 360 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO245minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO9.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO160minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO8.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO96gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Tara's actions
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each 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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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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Tara Pedersen 10/28/2016 2:16 PM -
Tara Pedersen 10/25/2016 1:46 PM -
Tara Pedersen 10/25/2016 1:23 PMCoffee and Lunch from a local shop, Jim and Patty's.-
Katie Granillo 10/27/2016 3:57 PMI love Jim and Patty's! I wish there was one near Fox!
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Tara Pedersen 10/22/2016 4:38 PM -
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Tara Pedersen 10/17/2016 3:32 PM -
Tara Pedersen 10/16/2016 11:36 PM -
Tara Pedersen 10/14/2016 1:15 PMTwo meatless meals down and one to go. :) -
Tara Pedersen 8/18/2016 1:06 PMLooking forward to participating in the EcoChallenge again this year!