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Debbie Fisch

City of Wenatchee

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 367 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    lightbulb
    replaced
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    8.3
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    30
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Debbie's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 10
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

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Debbie Fisch 5/26/2017 11:45 AM
    I came up with another idea to help reduce my cost, less plastic packaging, and make the office a little greener with a mint plant.  I had been purchasing mint at the grocery store to use in my water.  Not only did I spend more on the precut stems of mint, but they are packaged in a plastic container for sale.  So this weekend, I am planting two plants, a spearmint and a sweetmint.  Then I will bring the small potted plants into work and keep them with my two other plants.  We will get some great mint smell, can be used by anyone if they would like to use it in their water, and it will be even prettier in the office with more real green plants.  Since the cost of the packaged mint is about $5-7 dollars, I will be saving money as well.  Yea!
     
     


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      Debbie Fisch 5/26/2017 3:39 PM
      I don't have a window either, but mint will grow anywhere!  My Grandma had it in the shade at her house in California.  


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      Leona Holahan 5/26/2017 3:38 PM
      I keep a little bit right outside my kitchen to add to my tea, too!  Having it at work is a terrific idea but, alas, I have no window...

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    Debbie Fisch 5/26/2017 8:27 AM
    Well, it is our last day.  Those who are most successful are those that start laying down a good foundation of habits that are considered good stewardship.   Once there is a good foundation, then you can build on that and who knows where that will take you.  Sometimes, it is the little day to day things that build up to the biggest impact.  I plan on contemplating how I can be better and continue where we started.  What little day to day things can I do to make a difference. 

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    Debbie Fisch 5/18/2017 11:21 AM
    For composting and making garden soil, I love to get free coffee grounds from Starbucks.  They package up their used coffee grounds and then let people take it for free to use in their garden and for composting.  I am looking for more if you see any, grab it for me!  lol! 

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    Debbie Fisch 5/16/2017 3:26 PM
    My husband is in love with LED lights.  We have been trading them out the last several years.  Less energy and more light.  It helps the pocket book to change them out little by little.  And Costco has a great deal! 

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    Debbie Fisch 5/16/2017 1:55 PM
    I like to use a compost pot in the kitchen to conveniently catch all those scraps.  The pot has a charcoal filter to keep smells from invading the kitchen.  Then when it is full, I can add it to my compost tumbler. 

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    Debbie Fisch 5/15/2017 9:14 AM
    Hey teammates!  It is time to rock, roll, and recycle!  After spending my first days out of town and unable to login, I am ready to keep up for the rest of the 2 weeks.  What was your best impact so far???

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    Debbie Fisch 4/28/2017 3:29 PM
    Hello there team members!  We should all add in an avatar since we get points and then it will be more fun as well. 

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    Debbie Fisch 4/26/2017 2:41 PM
    Let's go team!  Make a difference and promote less waste!