Kim Wade

THPRD

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
504 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

180

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

420

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

420

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

7.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Kim 's actions

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 45 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 30 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Learn about Our Oceans

What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

Kim Wade 4/30/2020 2:28 PM

on waay the oceans support life on earth is by providing food. one way to help take care of the oceans is to not buy single use plastic products.

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Kim Wade 4/30/2020 2:25 PM

Even though my challenge did not go as well as I would have liked...I will continue in all conservation efforts I practiced through this challenge and continue to educate myself on new ways to help.

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Kim Wade 4/28/2020 9:20 AM

Only a few more days, everyone!! Stay focused :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Kim Wade 4/24/2020 9:24 AM

Additional ways to reduce carbon emissions are not running the lighting when not necessary, using lower temperature when heating and higher temps when cooling, making sure to have full cycles when running the dish washer and washing machine.

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Kim Wade 4/23/2020 1:53 PM

Playing in the rain with my girls today was awesome! We learned that it was super nice of the Earth to water our garden for us. They are super excited about the fruit the garden will produce!

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Kim Wade 4/22/2020 10:27 AM

Happy Earth Day! I am having cake....how about you :)?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

Why is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?

Kim Wade 4/22/2020 10:26 AM

Supporting local business allows the community to build resiliency by building an emotional connection to those who supply our needs. Knowing you can count on others is part of a bond a community shares. When you build bonds, you build trust. Trust build resiliency.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

What are you grateful for about our planet? Share what you created or your general thoughts of love and gratitude with everyone else!

Kim Wade 4/22/2020 10:19 AM

I am grateful to our planet for the life it makes possible! Without it, we would not have families, friends, and well life...:)

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Kim Wade 4/22/2020 10:17 AM

Hello Earth! Happy Earth day! I would like to extend my heart felt gratitude by expressing my love for you and the bounty you provide to all living things on you. Without you all life would cease to exist. Life should treat you better and conserve more to keep you healthy. I am a part of a team who appreciate, respect, and help to keep you around for generations to come. We love you! Thank you for giving us life, we are doing are part daily to help you keep yours. Much love! -Kim

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Kim Wade 4/21/2020 10:52 AM

Today is a better mental day! Hope it is for everyone.

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