Leah Dawkins

City of Portland Bureau of Development Services

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
310 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

70

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

9.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

pounds

waste composted

Leah's actions

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 9
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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 7 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

Leah Dawkins 10/11/2018 8:34 AM

Tell my neighbors how easy it is to sign up and remind them that our kids need our help to minimize climate change.

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Leah Dawkins 10/11/2018 8:31 AM

I bought a new kleen kanteen to keep in my bag today so I always have a reusable mug on the go!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Leah Dawkins 10/03/2018 9:26 AM

Peaches, tomatoes, and cucumbers!

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- Leigh Wheeler 10/05/2018 11:08 AM
  
  Cucamelons! They're tiny little cucumbers that look like a mouse-sized watermelon.
  
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