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
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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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 AMOutstanding!
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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.
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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