Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Ken Zatarain

WSP USA & Friends

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
65 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

mile

traveled by foot
UP TO

42

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

10

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

11

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

1.0

serving

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

20

minutes

spent exercising

Ken's actions

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 17.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 24.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Ken Zatarain 10/24/2018 3:09 PM
Fall apple and pear harvest- good time to eat more of the fresh fruit we have here in Oregon. Portland Nursery apple fest and Hood River Harvest festival are good places to try new varieties and load up on quality fruit at a low price.

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- Meghan Jones 10/24/2018 3:36 PM
  Great suggestions. Thanks, Ken!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Ken Zatarain 10/24/2018 3:07 PM
Running on any of the many woodland trails close to downtown Portland (Marquam Trail, 4T Trail, Washington Park and in Forest Park) is a great way to get absorbed into a green and natural environment. Running to top of Council Crest and Pittock Mansion give you a panoramic view of our beautiful city.

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