Rick Edwards
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 379 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO209pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO110minutesspent learning
Rick's actions
Action Track: Community
Arbor Day Orphans
The Greater Wenatchee Arbor Day Association had a lot of leftover trees and shrubs this year. I've inherited those plants and am in process of finding them good homes. Took them to Eastside Rebuild's Grand Opening yesterday afternoon---for free or ESR donation. Pursuing other ways to get them adopted today/this coming week.
Climate + Air
Gardening in a Changing Climate
Participated as part of a team planning the WA State Master Gardeners 2024 Advanced Education Conference. This 2024 AEC has a climate change theme. I filled 8 of the 35 class slots with topics/speakers specifically focused on CC issues. All other speakers are being asked to connect their talk to CC at some point during their presentation.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
Land + Forests
Earth Day Fair
Helping to set up, run and take down the SNCW Earth Day Fair today at Pybus Market
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Reduce Animal Products
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 4 meatless meals and/or 3 vegan meals each day this week.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
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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Rick Edwards 4/24/2024 4:41 AMMet with Mike Shull and Scott Johnson yesterday for lunch to discuss happenings and project status at the Wenatchee Rescue Mission. Status of pallet homes = no occupancy until: (1) contractor punch list is completed (2) sewer pump issue is resolved. City of Wenatchee Public Works is focused on the sewer redesign and install.-
Jeanne Poirier 4/24/2024 8:30 PMThanks for your work on this and hope it all happens without alot of hitches!
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Rick Edwards 4/02/2024 7:58 AMVolunteering in service to others will boost your attitude and extend your life....:)-
Jeanne Poirier 4/02/2024 7:59 PMLove this reminder Rick! Please keep up the good work - personally I so appreciate it!! I don't give a rat's ass about extending my life -cadaver care does not interest me, yet quality - I remember learning whatever we give out comes back to us 3 times over. Please keep posting!
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