
Katrine Forrest
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 372 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO16more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO96gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
Katrine's actions
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.
Energy
Replace Showerhead
I will replace my showerhead with an Energy Star-certified low-flow showerhead.
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.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Energy
SERVICE MY HVAC
I will have a certified HVAC technician service my heat pump/air conditioning unit prior to the heating and cooling seasons.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Participate in a May bike event
Participate in "Bike to Work Day", "Life is a Cycle", or "Ride of Silence" biking events. See Transportation Resources page for more details. Action Resource > >
Sustainability
LEARN MORE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE and ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM
I will learn more about climate change by watching a video, reading an article, or joining Climate Conversations NCW on Facebook and I will talk with my friends about what I learned. Action Resource > >
Transportation
INCREASE AWARENESS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel. Action Resource > >
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Water
REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES
I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.
Participant Feed
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Katrine Forrest 5/26/2017 7:56 PMHow fun to end the week with our YSplash program. Seeing kids learn to be confident around water and wanting to swim is inspiring. -
Katrine Forrest 5/25/2017 12:54 PMOur Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center is streamlining recycling opportunities! And staff are embracing the challenge. -
Katrine Forrest 5/24/2017 10:38 AMI find that I look in people's garbage and pulling out recyclables. My co-workers smirk when they see me coming.-
Leona Holahan 5/24/2017 11:29 AM
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Katrine Forrest 5/24/2017 10:36 AMThe simple, small changes were so doable that we aren't even thinking about the change in routine, it's now the norm. -
Katrine Forrest 5/22/2017 12:40 PMGot my husband convinced to not buy a case of bottled water. He is going to get a reusable water bottle! Yay :) -
Katrine Forrest 5/22/2017 12:38 PMPhysical work in the yard is a great workout. My youngest daughter helped out with digging holes and pulling out tree stumps. Her response: "This is good for the glutes!" -
Katrine Forrest 5/18/2017 2:21 PMVolunteers ready to get in the water are needed!!! The Y will run our annual YSplash program 5/22-5/26. This is a community outreach. We offer lessons to 500 youth that focus on safety around water. Our goal is to prevent drownings. Please email [email protected] to help
us serve the youth in our community. -
Katrine Forrest 5/17/2017 2:31 PMWith the sun out, the outdoor exercise is far more enjoyable and feels less like a chore. -
Katrine Forrest 5/16/2017 9:50 AMSaved the extra water that I had in the sink and used it to water my plants. -
Katrine Forrest 5/14/2017 5:22 PMToday was about planting, mowing, and celebrating Mother's Day: Going Green