Kate Rood
"To be inspired by the actions of others and use the EcoChallenge to build community."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
Kate's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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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Kate Rood 10/28/2016 1:20 PMWhat a great experience! -
Kate Rood 10/23/2016 11:32 AMPumpkin patch walk!
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Kate Rood 10/20/2016 9:53 AMEnded up not drinking anything at sporting event last night because I forgot to bring a cup to the stadium. Good lesson!-
Mariana Chinellato 10/20/2016 1:44 PMYou go girl! Sticking to the challenge!!! :)
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Kate Rood 10/17/2016 7:36 PMFound an acorn (Beneficial State Bank and Foundation's logo is an acorn!) on my walk today!
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Kate Rood 10/16/2016 10:49 AMFlowers in the rain from my walk today.
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Kate Rood 10/15/2016 10:11 AMTwo for one this morning - walked in the storm to the store and used reusable bags to carry soup making supplies home!-
Stanley Carpenter 10/15/2016 11:00 PMAwesome blossom! -
Mariana Chinellato 10/15/2016 4:54 PMWay to go!!! Soup sounds delicious! It's a rainy day in the bay too :)
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Kate Rood 10/14/2016 10:23 AMGetting ready to walk across town for the PBJ's Corporate Philanthropy luncheon. I might be soggy when I arrive, but looking forward to the first of my daily walks (for at least 30 minutes) for the next two weeks.-
Craig Hill 10/14/2016 12:03 PMNot just soggy--windswept! It's totally en vogue right now. All the cool kids are doing it.
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Kate Rood 10/11/2016 3:04 PMJust checked the forecast - can't wait to make daily walks in the rain a habit too! -
Kate Rood 10/11/2016 3:02 PMCan't wait to get started - friends and family are on standby to hold me accountable with the reusable cups and bags! -
Kate Rood 9/15/2016 12:50 PMStarting to select my challenges - focusing on on simplicity and energy!
