Massan (Brigitte) Alinon-Dessou

City of Portland - Civic Life

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
362 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

13

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

540

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

12

pounds

waste composted

Massan (Brigitte)'s actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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Massan (Brigitte) Alinon-Dessou 10/19/2018 11:51 AM

Last night, I attended a workshop on "Creating an Edible Landscape" organized by East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation. The workshop gave me insight and tools for thoughtfully incorporating edible plants into my landscape, from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruits trees. I learned design tips, ways to build fertile soil, and how to conserve water while producing a harvest. I also learned about native plants that feature edible fruits and nuts, as well as how to invite beneficial insects to my garden. So, I will access my backyard and make plans for a beautiful and "delicious" landscape. :)

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- Teri Poppino 10/22/2018 11:01 AM
  
  Massan, What FUN! I love things like this! We have a property outside of Estacada and I love to walk through the woods, grazing along the way on all the native edibles. I've been doing that since I was a kid. One caution, if you're thinking of planting salmonberries in your yard--DON'T! They spread like wild fire! Maybe, if you were to put them in a container (a BIG container) they wouldn't, but I had no idea when I brought a plant down from our place that it would take over my yard. They send out runner roots, and pop up virtually everywhere; trying to dig them out is almost an effort in futility. I had such good intentions--plant natives to encourage the birds, bees, butterflies, insects... YIKES! (Good luck on YOUR efforts!)
  
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