Mary Eickemeyer

ABC's Sustainability Committee

"Live clean."

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0 THIS WEEK
146 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning

Mary's actions

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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?

Mary Eickemeyer 4/20/2018 10:47 AM

My Wasted Food log is going well. I am proud to say that there is no wasted chocolate on that list! :)

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- Kristen Lynne 4/25/2018 6:39 PM
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Go Paperless

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

Mary Eickemeyer 4/20/2018 10:46 AM

I love to have the chance to go on hikes in different parts of the state and United States. I am looking forward to adding more opportunities to see the Great Outdoors in the USA!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Keep Track of Wasted Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

Mary Eickemeyer 4/14/2018 6:55 PM

The food waste diary is a fantastic idea! It has made me more aware of what I am eating and what I am buying. I would rather use the money to visit friends or go hiking or take care of my aging pet. It is nice to have less stress in the food dept. Also, having a smaller frig makes a big difference. I can only put a certain number of items in it and I have to be very aware of what I am buying and how much. It has worked out well.

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Mary Eickemeyer 4/14/2018 6:41 PM

I added a recycling container to my office that both my office mate and I use. It was very productive this week in keeping recyclables out of the regular trash.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?

Mary Eickemeyer 4/14/2018 6:38 PM

I learned that wave and tidal energy research has been going on for a long time. I also learned that countries all over the world are working on ways to harness the ocean's massive energy to help mankind. I was surprised that a significant amount of power could be produced to help the USA as much of the USA is landlocked.

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Mary Eickemeyer 3/29/2018 8:04 AM

I am excited to be a part of this challenge! Sustaining the earth and its creatures have always been an important part of my life. I remember playing on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean as a child and being mesmerized by the incredible sea creatures that would come and go with the waves. I love to hike and explore different parts of nature. Our earth is a valuable resource that is not to be wasted.

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