I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with 12 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
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
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
COMPLETED 20
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 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
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
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
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Every one of us must be an advocate for the lands and wildlife we love or risk losing them forever. Take action today to help protect Oregon’s high desert for the future!
#from my yard yesterday... The hummingbirds are loving the pineapple sage
Providing wildflower-rich habitat is the most significant action you can take to support pollinators. Adult bees, butterflies, and other pollinators require nectar as their primary food source, and female bees collect pollen as food for their offspring. Native plants, which are adapted to local soils and climates, are usually the best sources of nectar and pollen for native pollinators. Incorporating native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees into any landscape promotes local biological diversity and provides shelter and food for a diversity of wildlife. Most natives require minimal irrigation, flourish without fertilizers, and are unlikely to become weedy.
Microplastics were found in sea salt several years ago. But how extensively plastic bits are spread throughout the most commonly used seasoning remained unclear. Now, new research shows microplastics in 90 percent of the table salt brands sampled worldwide. _ NatGeo
As we all have become more mindful in our first week of the Eco Challenge the difficulties of asking for a to-go cup or container and the single use life that it has, but the impact that we have is huge! Continue the great work as the children that we design for depend on it.
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As we all have become more mindful in our first week of the Eco Challenge the difficulties of asking for a to-go cup or container and the single use life that it has, but the impact that we have is huge! Continue the great work as the children that we design for depend on it.