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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Holly Walla's avatar

Holly Walla

City of Portland - Water Bureau

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 556 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • up to
    18
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    66
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • up to
    66
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • up to
    68
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    300
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    15
    minutes
    spent learning

Holly's Actions

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Transportation

Go by Bike

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

COMPLETED 6
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

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Completed
One-Time Action

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  • 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?
    Holly Walla's avatar
    Holly Walla 10/24/2018 9:29 AM
    Free compost from PBOT.  Done!
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  • Reflection Question
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?
    Holly Walla's avatar
    Holly Walla 10/24/2018 9:28 AM
    Been meaning to do this for a year!  Done!
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    Holly Walla 10/24/2018 9:27 AM
    With the Eco Challange coming to an end I noticed one of my One-Time Challenges had not been done, so I completed immediately.  I would never of done that otherwise.  It has been a fun few weeks.
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    Holly Walla 10/13/2018 6:52 PM
    I'm grateful for mojitos!
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    Holly Walla 10/03/2018 3:55 PM
    Enjoying saying Thank you to a co-worker.  Definitely adds happiness to my day.
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