
Katye Coombs
"Implementing sustainability into everyday lives. "
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,514 Total
Participant Impact
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up to56meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to257pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to1,820minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to360gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to5.0advocacy actionscompleted
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up to1.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to15hoursvolunteered
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up to1.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to1,820minutesspent outdoors
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up to30minutesspent learning
Katye's Actions
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
I will spend 20 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.
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.
Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Climate
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Oceans
Advocate For More Packaging Options
Plastic packaging can clog our water ways and the stomachs of sea creatures. I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Fresh Water
Water-Friendly Beauty Products
Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Feed
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Katye Coombs 4/30/2020 12:23 PMWhat a chaotic year it has already been. So thankful that we could take the time to come together during this! -
Katye Coombs 4/29/2020 10:45 AMOnly one day left to go in this year's challenge! -
Katye Coombs 4/28/2020 1:26 PMSo thankful for the amazing weather so we can be outside in nature! -
Katye Coombs 4/27/2020 9:42 AMWhat a beautiful day to be outside! -
Katye Coombs 4/26/2020 10:33 AMI cannot believe we only have 4 more days to go! -
Katye Coombs 4/25/2020 10:34 AMI cannot believe we are almost through the month of April! We have accomplished so much for our community and our environment together! -
Katye Coombs 4/24/2020 10:31 AMResearching which foods to plant now! Can't wait to start growing some more plants. -
Katye Coombs 4/23/2020 2:56 PMThis weekend should be perfect weather to be outside and plan some social distancing community cleanups! -
Katye Coombs 4/22/2020 9:42 AMA beautiful Earth day to celebrate outside! Most of my neighborhood is out walking and picking up trash! -
Katye Coombs 4/21/2020 6:24 PMToday was such a beautiful day and I was able to spend even more time outside on my breaks.