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Mary Hanks 10/24/2025 8:42 PM- Pet Parent 🐾
Re my earlier comment: I want to make it clear that I'm giving the kibble to cats, not eating it as a snack myself. :) -
Mary Hanks 10/24/2025 10:30 AM- Pet Parent 🐾
That's a great idea! My refrigerator's water/ice dispenser includes a low-level light, and I try to use that on late-night kitchen visits to grab cat kibble.
Trixie Pechinski
POINTS TOTAL
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- 45 THIS WEEK
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO25minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO20more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO90minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0minutespent learning
Trixie's actions
Take the Pre-Survey
Take the Pre-Event Survey
I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)
Health
Go Get a Check Up
Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Donate Food in My Community
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Health
Exercise Daily
Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 15 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
Health
Enjoy Fruits and Veggies
Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.
Food
Enjoy a Meatless Meal
Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 2 meatless meals and/or 2 vegan meals each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Energy
Switch To Cold Water for Laundry
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Simplicity
Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Trixie Pechinski 10/24/2025 10:18 AMWe recently installed wireless undercabinet lights for evenings when you go into the kitchen or other rooms so there isn't a need to put on the full room lights to see. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergySwitching out your 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?
Trixie Pechinski 10/22/2025 8:40 AMWhen going places locally or in the neighborhood, to walk or bike there instead of driving the short distance. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Trixie Pechinski 10/22/2025 8:39 AMPut it towards a new patio set so I can enjoy the weather and nature-
Mary Hanks 10/22/2025 6:15 PM- Pet Parent 🐾
I think that's a wonderful use of funds! When the weather permits, I like to spend time on the patio in the back yard admiring the native plants and watching the local feral cat colony cavort. It helps me deal with stress and reminds me to live in the moment.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat motivated you to schedule or attend your check-up, and how did it make you feel afterward that you completed this action?
Trixie Pechinski 10/20/2025 4:13 PMI do need to do my checkup yearly to ensure my thyroid meds are at the correct level and refilled. It feels good knowing; I am doing the right things to keep my health on track. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Trixie Pechinski 10/08/2025 9:29 AMWe bought a new outdoor griddle and have been looking up and trying some new recipes on that. It's something that the entire family has enjoyed being involved in. Everyone is helping look up recipes as well as prepping and cleanup for making the meals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?
Trixie Pechinski 10/08/2025 9:28 AMI feel good about myself! Right now I am focusing on walking as I can do that on my break at work as well.-
Leeanne Forshee 10/08/2025 1:40 PM- Exercise Lover 🤸
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?
Trixie Pechinski 10/08/2025 9:27 AMI've been eating mandarins, which are a perfect snack for when you feel like something sweet as well as grapes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Trixie Pechinski 10/06/2025 11:13 AMMy family and I have committed to purchasing as much locally grown produce as possible for our meal prep. This helps both our local farmers and small businesses. In researching, we were able to locate several local producers/farmers within our town or nearby towns that we did not know were there, and can now purchase from them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
Trixie Pechinski 10/06/2025 11:11 AMIt makes my family and me feel good that we can help others in our community.