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October 3 - October 24, 2018
Michelle Kunec-North's avatar

Michelle Kunec-North

City of Portland Office of Management & Finance (OMF)

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 637 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    84
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    146
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    143
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    3.0
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    510
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    215
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    18
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    148
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Michelle's actions

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.53 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 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.

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

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

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

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 17
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

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 11 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 11.29 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Michelle Kunec-North's avatar
    Michelle Kunec-North 10/22/2018 10:14 AM
    We learned how to make homemade yogurt and applesauce - so far we've saved over $30 this month and the kids love making and eating it!