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Welcome to 2018 People's Ecochallenge!

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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Michael Porter's avatar

Michael Porter

Multnomah County

"To make at least one lasting change!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 588 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    5.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    13
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Michael's actions

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Organize a Course

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Michael Porter 10/16/2018 11:08 AM
    I do enjoy the EcoChallenge quite a bit.  Maybe it is the reminders to be more sustainable.  Maybe it is just being amongst people who have the same goals. Maybe it is just fun to interact with the website.  Anyway, I have fun doing the EcoChallenge!
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    Michael Porter 10/09/2018 1:38 PM
    I am thinking the best way to help reduce our collective carbon footprint is to shop at the most sustainable retailers we can.  When there is money to be made by being the most sustainable, more companies will oblige.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Recycle Everything I Can
    What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
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    Michael Porter 10/08/2018 3:36 PM
    It is interesting finding out what can and can't be recycled.  In my readings I came across a term "wish recycling" when people try to recycle what they really want to be recyclable, like greasy pizza boxes or plastic bags, but are not recyclable.

    I think maybe we should start having what not to recycle classes!
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    Michael Porter 10/04/2018 9:07 AM
    Picking "Tend a Garden" as one of my challenges had gotten me outside to our works community garden.  It is awesome to play with plants at lunchtime!!! 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Tend a Garden
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
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    Michael Porter 10/03/2018 9:42 AM
    Whenever I go to Eagle Fern Park with my kiddos I think about how truely awesome the earth is and am glad we have wilderness left to go experience.  It's why I am a member of the Sierra Club.
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    Michael Porter 10/03/2018 9:32 AM
    Sent more invites today!  Happy to start checking in!
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    Michael Porter 9/26/2018 11:14 AM
    I am participating in the October Eco Challenge because it is a great place to be encouraged to be more sustainable.
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    Michael Porter 9/19/2018 8:06 AM
    We are going to give an aloe vera  plant to the first six people from our Branch who sign up for the Eco Challenge.  Hopefully we get some takers!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Organize a Course
    What would you like to discuss about nature, the environment, or sustainability with your family, friends, coworkers or classmates?
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    Michael Porter 9/12/2018 12:20 PM
    We have started "Food for the Future" but have stalled.  I am going to try and kick start our monthly course work again as I believe it is important for Green Team Meeting to not just be about planning and brainstorming but to be a place our desire to be sustainable is nurtured and fed.  Yeah, sounds hokey but whatever.
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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?
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    Michael Porter 9/04/2018 5:21 PM
    When I only have a few item I carry them out with no bag.  If there is a reusable bag for sale (usually $1 or $2) nearby I will purchase it and then have an extra reusable bag.  If I forget all of my reusable bags, I will opt for paper.
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