KrisAnn W

City of Portland - Civic Life

"be the change you want to see in the world"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
150 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

32

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

37

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

20

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

5.0

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

20

pounds of CO2

have been saved

KrisAnn's actions

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 5.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

KrisAnn W 10/09/2018 11:41 AM

I have to plan a little bit longer about some of the logistics when I'm using mass transit. I have to be aware of what's going on outside to make sure my outwear is on fleek. I have to leave the house earlier in order to have enough time to walk to the bus stop. And I can't forget my headphones or a book for the trip into work.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

KrisAnn W 10/09/2018 9:59 AM

Take less showers during the week. Not one every day.

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- Dianne Riley 10/12/2018 3:44 PM
  
  Dudes. I can't function without a lot of showers. I'm serious. For one thing I will stink to high heaven. And that's not good for any environment. But I do like Teri's suggestion about including a friend. I think that's a child of the 70s kinda suggestion. I use to have a button that actually said that.
  
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- Teri Poppino 10/11/2018 4:13 PM
  
  Or, shower with a friend! Ha.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

KrisAnn W 10/09/2018 9:49 AM

I tell people how it cuts down on my stress level by not having to navigate freeway driving during a rainstorm.

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- Teri Poppino 10/22/2018 11:04 AM
  
  Do you remember the Greyhound Bus jingle? (I always remember things, if they're put to music...) "Go Greyhound, and leave the driving to us!" Yours is a perfect example, now if the MAX would only deliver me to our office door!
  
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