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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Charlotte Becker

First Unitarian of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 297 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    280
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    16
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Charlotte's actions

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Charlotte Becker 10/25/2017 11:52 PM
    The dashboard sees to be subtracting points. Whoa! I really have been trying to meet my goals!

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    Charlotte Becker 10/25/2017 11:48 PM
    By writing down what I am grateful for, it helps keep my thoughts on what I have, rather than what is lacking in our country right now.

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    Charlotte Becker 10/22/2017 7:10 PM
    Wet weather and back pain are keeping me indoors more than I would like. Having trouble meeting my exercise goals. Fortunately, my backyard is a habitat and all I have to do is look out the back door to see the birds enjoying a bath.

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    Charlotte Becker 10/02/2017 3:45 PM
    Since last year's challenge, my dental hygienist recommended I buy a rechargeable  electric toothbrush. When I did, I not only did a better job of mouth hygiene, my tendency has been to use much less water...and because only the head of the brush is disposable, I create less waste. And I bought the brush on sale.  Why didn't I do this sooner?

    • Sherry Hall's avatar
      Sherry Hall 10/05/2017 8:34 AM
      You have 11 challenges!  Taking care of your community, yourself, and reducing energy.  Good for you.