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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Cari Meltzer

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

"To be a good teammate, to commit, And to support my kids as they raise awareness about the eco challenge."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 231 TOTAL

participant impact

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    trees
    planted

Cari's actions

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 4 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use
    Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

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    Cari Meltzer 4/24/2019 12:06 PM
    Bamboo utensils are widely available! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Cari Meltzer 4/24/2019 12:06 PM
    I’ve always planted trees and flowers around earth day w my family... it feels good to pass along the tradition to my kids

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    Cari Meltzer 4/02/2019 4:22 PM
    This is the added motivation to go paperless!