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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Jennifer Belknap Williamson

Port of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 419 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    16
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Jennifer's actions

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

PAID FAMILY LEAVE

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Involving My Children

I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

COMPLETED 15
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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

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    Jennifer Belknap Williamson 10/25/2017 2:55 PM
    This was a great way to focus my priorities on spending more time outdoors with my kids!

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    Jennifer Belknap Williamson 10/24/2017 8:53 AM
    I am looking forward to advocating for the Port to expand Paid Family Leave Coverage as a way to attract and retain our employees and support their wellbeing. The City of Portland offers 6 weeks of paid leave after the birth/adoption of a child - I think it would be wonderful for the Port to match that!  Too many new parents are forced back to work too early because they can't afford to take time off, and it's not healthy for them or their children. Our employees are long-term investments, and Paid Family Leave is an important way we can show we believe that. 

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    Jennifer Belknap Williamson 10/06/2017 4:10 PM
    I'm excited to explore new trails and challenge myself to spend more time in nature every day!