Tammy Shurtz
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 111 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO720pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Tammy's actions
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Tammy Shurtz 4/19/2024 10:00 AMWe just bought a "new to us" house a few streets over from where we currently live. We took a break from renovations the other night and went for a walk. It's such a beautiful neighborhood, and the neighbors all seemed really nice. It felt good to get out and enjoy the fresh air instead of sawdust and paint fumes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in CleaningWhat did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?
Tammy Shurtz 4/19/2024 9:58 AMI am slightly obsessed with cleaning TikToks, so I have a plethora of products. Reading some of the ingredients, I can't pronounce a lot of them. I did end up making my own for the kitchen sink and counters, so I wouldn't use bleach so much. I found this mixture online: 1/4 C. Dawn Dish Soap, 1/2 C. Lemon Juice, 3/4 C. Vinegar, 1/2 C. Rubbing Alcohol, and 1.25 C. Water. Works great!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
Tammy Shurtz 4/19/2024 9:54 AMWe are in the process of moving, and the new house has established landscaping that needs some love. I've been researching the best flowers that attract honeybees. We are currently renovating the inside and won't get to the landscaping before this challenge ends. However, I have picked up seeds for sunflowers, wildflowers, black-eyed Susans, and asters. I am really looking forward to getting my hands dirty! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and SouvenirsHow do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?
Tammy Shurtz 4/19/2024 9:50 AMMy son's favorite animal has always been sea turtles. Everywhere I go for work, I try to bring back something related to sea turtles. When we learned what straws did to these beautiful creatures, we switched to reusable/washable straws rather than plastic. -
Tammy Shurtz 4/07/2024 12:14 PMI was scheduled to go on a work trip to Texas, but arranged for me to support the production crew virtually.-
Elise Robison 4/09/2024 3:27 PMWooohoo, so many wins for this decision!
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