

Barbara Kropp
"Even the smallest change makes a difference!"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,207 Total
Participant Impact
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up to5.3poundsfood waste prevented
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up to31zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to11pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to615minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to264gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to615minutesspent outdoors
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up to635minutesspent learning
Barbara's Actions
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Feed
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Barbara Kropp 4/30/2022 3:12 PMThis has been such an uplifting experience. I am so glad I participated and hope we do it again next year! -
Barbara Kropp 4/28/2022 10:38 AMIt is hard to believe this challenge is coming to an end. It has been so enlightening for me. I hope everyone else has enjoyed also. I have enjoyed learning from everyone. -
Barbara Kropp 4/22/2022 11:56 AMWhat beautiful weather for Earth Day! -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Get To Know Your WatershedWhat watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
Barbara Kropp 4/18/2022 12:22 PMI live in Vancouver and was surprised by what I learned. I am thankful for this nudge to read about my watershed and ways to protect it. I would encourage others to read about their watershed. It was very interesting. -
Barbara Kropp 4/14/2022 8:23 AMI am excited to see our standing in total points for this world-wide challenge! Just think of all we are learning and the impact we are making. -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Barbara Kropp 4/11/2022 2:38 PMI will take shorter showers to reduce water usage. I don't think I will get down to five minute showers, but I will be conscience of how long I am in the shower. I purchased a super-high efficiency dishwasher to save water. And it is super quiet. -
Barbara Kropp 4/07/2022 11:23 AMI have to thank Brian again for introducing this challenge to PeaceHealth. I have a new outlook on sustainability. It's great to see the ways everyone is making a difference and learn so many things. Such great ideas! Thank you to Brian and thank you everyone for sharing your ideas!!-
Brian Nelson 4/07/2022 12:42 PMI am merely a humble facilitator for Mother Earth. :)
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Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Find out where your energy comes fromWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Barbara Kropp 4/06/2022 2:30 PMI was inspired by Brian to check into where PUD energy comes from. Very interesting! -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Barbara Kropp 4/05/2022 9:54 AMI cut down on usage of plastic produce bags at the grocery store. And I reuse the ones that I have gotten.-
Sarah Aiello 4/05/2022 4:10 PMGood Idea, Barbara! I will try this as well.
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Brian Nelson 4/05/2022 1:01 PMKeep in mind, Sally, that biodegradable is only the better choice (over reusable) if they are properly composted. :) -
Sally Wright 4/05/2022 12:52 PMI wish grocery stores would hurry up and get biodegradable produce bags. I have reusible/washable produce and bulk bags but if I run out, I definitely reuse the ones I end up having to use from the store.
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Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Make Zero-Waste MealsHow did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?
Barbara Kropp 4/04/2022 3:09 PMPreparing a zero-waste meal is more involved than I expected, but very it feels very good to make a difference.-
Brian Nelson 4/05/2022 8:33 AMI used to throw away the stalks of things like broccoli, but then realized that a quick peel of the hard outer skin leaves the tastiest part of the plant! :)
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