Heidi Odegaard
4/19/2018 8:17 AM
Tesla!! We would like to invest in a Tesla solar roof when we can afford it.
Heidi Odegaard
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 681 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO90gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
Heidi's actions
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Women and Girls
Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Women and Girls
Make School More Affordable
#6 Educating Girls
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. What are some companies you know of that invest in green energy, and how can you support them?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Heidi Odegaard 4/19/2018 8:16 AMI think our family could reduce our groceries by planting in the summer and learning to can and conserve. Additionally, we have WAY too many grocery bags. We need to bring bags on our trips to the store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Heidi Odegaard 4/19/2018 8:14 AMI think we need to develop or invest in better water treatment processes. Additionally, policies that protect our water sources will be key in protecting our water in the future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn 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?
Heidi Odegaard 4/19/2018 8:08 AMI would rather use the money towards activities that we can participate in as a family, or put towards home improvement. -
Heidi Odegaard 4/09/2018 2:21 PMThe challenge is fun. Especially when you are competing with co-workers. 😄 -
Heidi Odegaard 4/05/2018 12:05 PMI love the reflection questions! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsIn what other ways could you help girls overcome health barriers to being able to attend school?
Heidi Odegaard 4/05/2018 12:05 PMProvide birth control and feminine hygiene products to all girls at no cost. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Heidi Odegaard 4/05/2018 12:04 PMEducation. I personally was brought up as a meat eater. Now that I am in my 30's I am more aware of what I am consuming and the issues it maybe causing, mostly due to my curiosity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of this?