

Sarah Hale
"To continue making progress on my journey towards limiting my impact on the earth and those around me!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO495minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO100minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO100minutesspent exercising
Sarah's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
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 QUESTIONEnergyWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
Sarah Hale 10/08/2018 8:55 AMHow good it was. I thought that the old house I live in was bleeding energy, but it turns out that we have some good lifestyle habits in place to mitigate the parts that aren't great. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodCanning 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?
Sarah Hale 10/05/2018 9:25 AMI would like to can applesauce, pickled beets & carrots, and cranberry sauce -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Sarah Hale 10/03/2018 2:51 PMCan it feed the world? Certainly, not a doubt in my mind. But organic vs conventional farming isn't the debate we need to have. We need to talk about monoculture vs regenerative agriculture because there exists organic monoculture farming, which still adds to our climate change problems. And those are the real threat we are facing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Sarah Hale 10/03/2018 2:47 PMI found Agilyx! I don't buy new items very often, but when I do the amount of styrofoam I have to throw away is quite painful. Now I can drop it off at this location in Tigard to recycle.