catie kendrick
"Practicing vegan who wants to spread the word about the positive difference we can make by just simply not eating meat! All the benefits to eating no animal products on our individual health and the overall health of the world!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO267more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO315meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO4,140minutesspent exercising
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UP TO315whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO285organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,030plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,000disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
catie's actions
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Health
Skip Partying
I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Ditch The AC
I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 90-minute hike in nature.
Health
More fruits and veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Buy Nothing But Food
I will not purchase anything but food during the challenge.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Health
Go Organic
I will choose organic as often as possible to reduce exposure to pesticides, which are unhealthy for me as well as the planet.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Smart Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will enjoy vegan meals each day, eliminating all animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy.
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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catie kendrick 4/11/2018 7:25 AMAll of my challenges are now just morphing into healthy daily habits I don't even think twice about doing or not doing. It has become more natural for me to recycle, eat cleaner, only buy food and bring my own bags to the grocery store. As well as bring my own coffee mug places as to avoid using plastic and bringing my own metal fork and knife with me!-
Harry Watkins 4/15/2018 7:23 PMThat's awesome, Catie!
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catie kendrick 3/14/2018 9:48 AMThis past week being home at my parents house did bring some difficulties in staying true to my various challenge goals. Some were successful through the week and unfortunately some were not. But I got the opportunity to teach my parents about ways to be more sustainable and how they can easily help the environment by just simply making some small changes to their daily lives. It was a learning experience for us all!-
Rima Antous 3/14/2018 12:01 PMThat is a great way to start. I have also been trying to educate my parents on some ways they can be more sustainable. Over the last 4 years they have definitely made a lot of improvements in being more sustainably conscious.
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catie kendrick 2/20/2018 12:04 PMi brought my own ceramic mug to my favorite coffee shop this morning and got a discount! i didn't even though they offered a discount for bringing your own cup, very cool! -
catie kendrick 2/12/2018 8:53 AMChoosing to eat organic has honestly made such a difference in how i feel physically! it was hard at first to find a grocery store that has mostly organic that isn't way over priced but OB People's Market on Sunset Cliffs and Voltaire in Ocean Beach has such a great selection that is very decently priced. I go there almost everyday now! they are also an all vegan grocery store except for some diary products! -
catie kendrick 2/07/2018 2:59 PMI am loving this 45 extra minutes of exercise a day! i am sleeping better and waking up with more energy! also saving money on gas because i am using that 45 minutes to walk to school from my house and back! -
catie kendrick 2/01/2018 9:28 AMToday I walked to campus instead of driving! yes I had to leave my house about an hour early but i got a good workout in and i saved money on gas! -
catie kendrick 1/31/2018 3:00 PMtonight I'm going to buy all my produce at my local farmers market. and i am bringing my own wicker basket so no wasting plastic or paper bags!! oh and i am going to walk there so i am also saving on gas!-
Katie Hibbard 2/04/2018 2:57 PMyes!!! nice! barefoot??
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catie kendrick 1/28/2018 2:02 PMusing reusable containers to take my lunch and snacks with me around campus has actually been so nice. I just pack everything at the beginning of my day then i don't have to think about what ill be eating the whole day and have to worry about accumulating trash! -
catie kendrick 1/25/2018 9:26 AMI think i am actually starting to enjoy these cold showers.. they wake me up and give me energy in the morning! starting to love starting my day this way!-
Harry Watkins 1/28/2018 12:23 PMThat's amazing Catie! I haven't gone there, although I do do short showers and sometimes "navy" showers. But I do like hot water! :-)
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catie kendrick 1/24/2018 3:08 PMGoing strong using my ceramic coffee mug my roommate made me instead of going out every morning and buying coffee in a plastic cup with a plastic sleeve as well!-
Harry Watkins 1/28/2018 11:55 AMThat's great, Catie! Note that if you ever get to Starbucks or Pete's without your own cup, you can ask for a ceramic cup (assuming you are consuming the coffee there!)
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