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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Stacy Stoliker

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

"To become a better contributor to the care of the Earth; including a concentrated effort on daily recycling. Sustainable logging to build bigger and better forests is very important in our household."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 463 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    2.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    9.1
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    8.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Stacy's actions

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

Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 10 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Choose Better Wood Products

#38 Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Stacy Stoliker's avatar
    Stacy Stoliker 4/23/2019 4:24 AM
    This is a great time to get some of your other vegetables planted by seed.  Remember to cover them if we get a really cold night.  The reward of even planting patio lettuce (which is super easy to maintain and can be brought in on a cold night) is amazing.  It really makes you smile to see your own food growing....

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    Stacy Stoliker 4/12/2019 8:18 AM
    It is amazing how aware this challenge has made me of my daily routine. It makes you take a moment to think about your actions.

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    Stacy Stoliker 4/05/2019 6:27 AM
    The wood we are using to rebuild our decks and porch overhangs are all from our own sawmill in Staatsburg, NY.  Our business is completely green, with no waste.  

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    Stacy Stoliker 4/05/2019 6:25 AM
    Since we already have bamboo growing in our yard, we use bamboo stakes in the garden to help with items that need to climb.  It is a great all-natural option to metal stakes.

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    Stacy Stoliker 3/31/2019 7:01 PM
    So excited, I planted peas on Tuesday, so I would be ready to get going with this challenge.  I love all of the fresh food the Hudson Valley has to offer.  We purchase almost all of our beef and vegetables from local farmers.  My brother's family now raises chickens; there is nothing as good as farm fresh eggs!!!