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2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Megan Heisler

City of Portland Office of Management & Finance (OMF)

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
236 Total

Participant Impact

up to

15

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Megan'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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Reflection Question
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Megan Heisler 10/04/2018 10:46 AM

Sent my boss an appreciation text. Three words -- I appreciate you, can mean so much to someone. It feels good to hear that your work is being acknowledged and one should help other people feel good about the work they are doing.

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- Ethan Cirmo 10/04/2018 10:50 AM
  
  Amen. Recognition is such a rewarding thing to both give and receive.
  
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Reflection Question
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?

Megan Heisler 10/04/2018 10:35 AM

I find myself forgetting to bring a reusable bag to the store with me. Through this challenge I hope to be better about leaving some in my car. Went to the store and only bought enough to carry in my arms--helps my wallet too. No bags :)

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