Kit Evenhus
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 486 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO220gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO175minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO33plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Kit's actions
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 25 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Transportation
Practice fuel efficient driving
I will maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
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.
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Sustainability
Diversify my Friends
I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
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Kit Evenhus 5/26/2017 2:20 PMThat was a quick two weeks! -
Kit Evenhus 5/25/2017 8:34 AMThese daily challenges have helped to create daily habits in my life! -
Kit Evenhus 5/24/2017 12:53 PMOur recycling container was beyond full this morning when I set it out for pickup! -
Kit Evenhus 5/23/2017 10:07 PMAlmost forgot to check in today but when I shut off my water while I was brushing my teeth I thought about it! -
Kit Evenhus 5/22/2017 8:55 AMHeaded to the nursery today to get some beautiful new trees for our hillside. Natural shade for the backside of our house. -
Kit Evenhus 5/21/2017 11:06 AMAte some lettuce from the garden today! -
Kit Evenhus 5/20/2017 9:00 PMSo much good sunshine taken in today! -
Kit Evenhus 5/18/2017 8:33 AMIt's so relaxing to water my little garden plants in the mornings!
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Kit Evenhus 5/17/2017 6:38 AMThis challenge has been such a good reminder to get outside with my little guy, even during the week -
Kit Evenhus 5/16/2017 8:57 AMGot out and watered the garden this morning and planted some Herbs that were given to me! Everything is getting bigger and bigger!