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kay sparks

Coyotes

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 228 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    80
    gallons of water
    have been saved

kay's actions

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 6
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

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

MEET YOUR DRIVER

I will introduce myself to my Waste Management driver.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    kay sparks 5/16/2017 4:47 PM
    I have attempted to add the (hopefully) attached photo to my page.  It does not seem to happen.  Sooo, here's a view of what my dog and I see when walking this spring.

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    kay sparks 5/15/2017 9:27 AM
    Walked the dog in the hills for 30 minutes.  Beautiful wild flowers and sun (for now).

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    kay sparks 5/13/2017 11:19 AM
    Thanks to the Coyotes for inviting me to be a member of their team:)

    • Debra Lapo's avatar
      Debra Lapo 5/14/2017 8:47 AM
      Yay Kay!  Glad to have you on board to benefit Columbia Elementary School!