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Sabrina Ames

Orchard Middle School

"To increase environmental awareness in my home while giving back to the community "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 318 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    33
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    22
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Sabrina's actions

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

CHECK OUT THE CHELAN PUD WEBSITE

I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

MEET YOUR DRIVER

I will introduce myself to my Waste Management driver.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Sabrina Ames 5/26/2017 8:18 AM
    Last Day!!! Good Luck Everyone!

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    Sabrina Ames 5/25/2017 8:05 AM
    This has been such a fun challenge!!! Thank you so much everyone!

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    Sabrina Ames 5/23/2017 11:13 AM
    I had a great time exploring a new hike with my sisters daughter! Thanks so much for the hike ideas guys!

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    Sabrina Ames 5/19/2017 12:55 PM
    What a beautiful day!!

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    Sabrina Ames 5/17/2017 9:26 AM
    How is everyone doing with the challenge so far? Anyone wanna point me in the direction of a New Hike? I am trying not to have to travel for more than an hour and a half or so to get there - I am familar with Saddle Rock and that area - Maybe something up Leavenworth way? Or Monroe at the farthest?  

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      Sabrina Ames 5/19/2017 12:54 PM
      Thank you for the app advice and site too! I will love using those! Hiking is something my youngest son loves to do with me :) 


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      Sabrina Ames 5/19/2017 12:53 PM

      Thank you so much ladies - One of my best friend lives up Entiat River Rd. ... maybe I should drive up for a visit and explore :) 


    • Beth Hammerberg's avatar
      Beth Hammerberg 5/18/2017 7:45 AM
      If you have a smart phone, I suggest downloading the all trails app.  It will give you tons of good hikes within a 50 mile radius of wherever you are. :)

    • Leona Holahan's avatar
      Leona Holahan 5/17/2017 11:41 AM
      http://www.wta.org/

      Unlimited options and trail details.  =)

    • Dawni Callaghan's avatar
      Dawni Callaghan 5/17/2017 9:39 AM
      The Entiat River Rd has TONS of trails.  Myrtle Lake trail is amazing!!

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    Sabrina Ames 5/15/2017 4:02 PM

    Wow!!!  Nice to see we have some new members :)!

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    Sabrina Ames 5/12/2017 2:28 PM
    So what is happening at this kick off event? 


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      Sabrina Ames 5/17/2017 9:24 AM
      Thanks so much for getting back to me Leona - We had a rep. there for MyChart (I work at Confluence Health) to help support paperless efforts :)

    • Leona Holahan's avatar
      Leona Holahan 5/12/2017 3:02 PM
      There will be speakers, mariachi band, taco truck, prizes and a chance to interact with sponsors to see how they can help with your actions.  I'm with Link and we'll be giving away water bottles and help with scheduling.


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    Sabrina Ames 5/09/2017 4:04 PM
    I am excited to get into these challenges and see if I can adopt some of these habits to better our environment and community!