Climate Conversations NCW

NCW EcoChallenge

May 13 - May 26, 2017

Lori Nitchals

CUUF Sunnyslope Group

""We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.""

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
538 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

28

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

210

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

448

gallons of water

have been saved

Lori's actions

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

SUPPORT RENEWABLES

I will sign up as a Sustainable Natural Alternative Power supporter of local solar and wind energy. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainability

Share my Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF A RECYCLING FACILITY

I will take a virtual tour of the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Lori Nitchals 5/26/2017 7:51 AM

I am grateful for my good health, my home, and my ability not only to pay all my bills, but to have some left over to donate to my favorite non profits.

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Lori Nitchals 5/25/2017 8:17 AM

I am grateful for access to a veterinary oncologist and to the advances in cancer care, which has kept Mijo in remission from lymphoma and allowed him to continue having a good quality of life for the past 21 months. I am grateful for a reliable car that allows me to get to his oncologist in Kirkland. I am grateful that every morning I get to wake up to Mijo's sweet smile.

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Lori Nitchals 5/24/2017 8:37 AM

I am grateful for the technology that allows me to keep connected to my east coast family, for the firefighters who put their lives on the line fighting wildfires, and for a cup of tea in the morning.

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Lori Nitchals 5/23/2017 8:19 AM

I am grateful for a well insulated house so I did not have to use the a/c yesterday when it hit 90. I am grateful for free time to hike with Mijo, and I am grateful for my body allowing me to do so!

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Lori Nitchals 5/22/2017 7:23 AM

I am grateful for being able to pick my own lettuce, parsley, and cilantro for my salad, for lighter weight hiking gear 😊, and for having the time and ability to explore new hiking trails!

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Lori Nitchals 5/21/2017 7:42 AM

I am grateful for "me time," for wonderful friends, both near and far away, and for waking up to my Mijo's smiling face.

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Lori Nitchals 5/20/2017 7:35 AM

I am grateful for chemo which has given my pup, Mijo, a good quality of life and more time to do the things he loves with his momma, I am grateful for having time to relax in and enjoy my gardens that are bursting with blooms, and I am grateful for sunny, warm days....finally! 😊

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Lori Nitchals 5/19/2017 7:30 AM

I am grateful for easy access to the mountains, for puppy dog kisses, and for Earl Grey tea in the morning!

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Lori Nitchals 5/18/2017 7:28 AM

I am grateful for my good health, being comfortably retired, and for hummingbirds in my yard! They bring me so much joy!

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Lori Nitchals 5/17/2017 7:59 AM

I am grateful for blue sky, sunshine, and warmer temperatures today.

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