Cheryl Gabel
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 421 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO24milestraveled by foot
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19pounds of CO2have been saved
Cheryl's actions
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 > >
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 > >
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
TAKE A REGIONAL BIKE RIDE
Check out the Transportation Resources page for some great ideas for local bike rides and take a ride! Action Resource > >
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF A RECYCLING FACILITY
I will take a virtual tour of the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill. Action Resource > >
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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 > >
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Participant Feed
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Cheryl Gabel 5/14/2017 8:46 AMI watched the virtual tour of the recycling facility this morning. I always wondered how everything got sorted, so it's cool to have a more accurate picture of what actually happens.