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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Molly Hester

Ogletree Deakins - Portland

"The earth is what we all have in common. -Wendell Berry"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,298 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    36
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    660
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    55
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    632
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    535
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    630
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Molly's actions

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 22
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

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Molly Hester 10/24/2018 9:41 AM
    “Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there.”
    Gary Snyder

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    Molly Hester 10/24/2018 8:50 AM
    Just like that, this challenge is over. This has been a great tool to help keep in mind the impact you are leaving behind. Happy to say I will be continuing most of these. Looking forward to participating next year and can only hope for a greater impact!

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    Molly Hester 10/23/2018 8:29 AM
    “The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.”
    Pope John Paul II
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Meet My Local Farmers
    When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?

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    Molly Hester 10/22/2018 11:09 AM
    The advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from are endless, as this helps you support and buy locally, helps one understand when produce is "in season" or not. This also helps bridge the gap between farm and fork. Our food system relies on trusting the people and environment that were involved along the way.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Eat Mindfully
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

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    Molly Hester 10/22/2018 10:23 AM
    Being mindful helps with everything you do, often when I eat with no distractions, I tend to slow down, take longer to each and really savor the food rather than scarf it down.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Fix Leaky Faucets
    Fixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency?

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    Molly Hester 10/22/2018 10:15 AM
    We have been needing to fix the two leaky faucets in our bathroom and finally got around to doing so this weekend, any little drop will help increase our water efficiency and cause us to be more mindful when using the water, trying to reduce water running for no reason.

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    Molly Hester 10/22/2018 10:10 AM
    The earth is what we all have in common.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Have a Garage Sale
    Building community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?

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    Molly Hester 10/22/2018 9:16 AM
    Lots of things, like meeting new neighbors, creating relationships, networking, just getting out of the house!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
    Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

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    Molly Hester 10/19/2018 9:21 AM
    We are close to the Willamette River. If is was to rain a considerable amount within a short period of time, it would impact the streets, sidewalks and landscapes if it was to overflow. As it flows over the land surface, storm water picks up potential pollutants that may include sediment, nutrients (from lawn fertilizers), bacteria (from animal and human waste), pesticides (from lawn and garden chemicals), metals (from rooftops and roadways), and petroleum by-products (from leaking vehicles). Pollution originating over a large land area without a single point of origin and generally carried by storm water is considered non-point pollution. In contrast, point sources of pollution originate from a single point, such as a municipal or industrial discharge pipe. Polluted storm water runoff can be harmful to plants, animals, and people.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Molly Hester 10/19/2018 9:10 AM
    Be more mindful and less wasteful on things you consume. Make sure you know where your food comes from, buying local is always the best option.