Kate Rood
"To be inspired by the actions of others and use the EcoChallenge to build community."
Points Total
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- 480 Total
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.
Feed
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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!
