Liz Wimmer

Illinois Green Alliance

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Liz's actions

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.

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Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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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.

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Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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Participant Feed

Liz Wimmer 4/24/2019 8:31 PM
This website is the ultimate guide to reducing food waste! They have meal planning and prep guides, food storage tips, and even recipe suggestions to turn scraps and "past-its-prime" food into a meal https://savethefood.com/

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Liz Wimmer 4/19/2019 1:40 PM
While there isn't a direct challenge connected in the Land Use category, last year during the EcoChallenge I made a loan through Kiva to a woman entrepreneur. In the year she paid back her loan, and I was able to lend again, this time to an organic and fair trade certified farmer: https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/elizabeth60916653/for/1739413

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Liz Wimmer 4/18/2019 10:44 AM
Just ordered mulch for our front yard! Looking forward to spending some time outside this weekend to spruce up our garden. There are so many benefits to mulching - water savings, preventing soil erosion, and less time spent weeding :) https://www.doityourself.com/stry/why-mulch-6-benefits-of-mulching

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