
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 to3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to8.0organic mealsconsumed
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up to11pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to160minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to9.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to9.0poundswaste composted
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up to96gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to4.0hoursvolunteered
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up to245minutesspent outdoors
Tara's Actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each 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
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Feed
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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 10/16/2016 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!