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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Gabriel Solmer's avatar

Gabriel Solmer

City of Portland - Water Bureau

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 638 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    46
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    140
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    140
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    30
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    15
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Gabriel's actions

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.25 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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