Dawn McKenzie
"They tried to bury us They didn't know we were seeds"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 441 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO436gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
Dawn's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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 > >
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative.
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 > >
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Transportation
Contribute to building the vision for public transit's future
I will complete the Link Transit questionnaire (MAY 20th DEADLINE) at letsthinklink.org. Action Resource > >
Participant Feed
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Dawn McKenzie 5/26/2017 10:29 AMHave to admit that some things that would usually go into the compost pile are now going to the chickens. -
Dawn McKenzie 5/26/2017 5:53 AMThis has been a great experience. It has made me much more aware of the impacts I can make in different areas. I will continue what I have started, and add other actions. Thanks to the organizers. -
Dawn McKenzie 5/25/2017 4:29 PMKind of a frustrating day trying to get into my dashboard, but I finally made it. Other than that, a great day. Finished my final one-time challenge! -
Dawn McKenzie 5/24/2017 6:41 AMI am really enjoying reading the posts to see what team members are doing. It's inspirational, and get some new ideas. Glad temps & winds are down. Should help up the Chumstick. -
Dawn McKenzie 5/23/2017 6:14 PMGlad that there are so many great tasting meals that have no meat! I have been exploring and experimenting. Thanks Eco-Challenge! -
Dawn McKenzie 5/22/2017 6:19 AMSo very thankful for the cool breeze that cools the house during the night. Now I seem to be gravitating toward cotton instead of fleece. Haven't used heat or air conditioning since the first of May. -
Dawn McKenzie 5/21/2017 8:02 AMWhat a great day yesterday! All kind of reusables for sale at the Friends of Library book sale, and CUUF bling (preowned jewelry) sale. -
Dawn McKenzie 5/20/2017 7:29 AMTons of veggie scraps from making frittata and veggie tray. Saved the good stuff for soup, the rest to compost. I need to find out more about vermicomposting. -
Dawn McKenzie 5/19/2017 5:58 AMI can't wait to go to the farmer's market tomorrow! Micro-greens...YUM -
Dawn McKenzie 5/18/2017 6:18 AMThe eco-challenge has made a big impact on how I plan my day. If I "have to" drive in to town for an appointment or shopping, I am much better about planning to do all the things that need to be done at once. I've only had one day where I had 2 trips, and that was because I had one meeting in the morning, and one at 7 p.m.. I like being more organized about my chores involving driving.