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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Bryan Brumley

First Unitarian of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 718 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    332
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.2
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    1.9
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Bryan's actions

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Organize a Course

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 9
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

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Bryan Brumley 10/25/2017 2:01 PM
    Hiking with my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter along the Crooked River

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    Bryan Brumley 10/25/2017 2:00 PM
    These nutria at Ridgefield are neither native nor cute - but I suppose the raptors enjoy them!

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    Bryan Brumley 10/25/2017 1:55 PM
    Here are some snaps from Ridgefield: 

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    Bryan Brumley 10/25/2017 1:49 PM
    Started studying Tai Chi this week, in an effort to boost physical activity and learn a new form of meditation. I've just gotten over a pinched nerve in my neck, which limited my exercise for nearly two months. I feel so much better getting back to my regular routine!

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    Bryan Brumley 10/25/2017 1:47 PM
    Disappointed to learn that we can no linger recycle clam shell containers, because China stopped buying them.There must be  better solution than shipping them to Asia! Now buying loose lettuce, but stumped on berries, which I love all year around , even though I know they are not local all the time.

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    Bryan Brumley 10/25/2017 1:45 PM
    We went to Ridgefield National Wildlife refuge over the weekend, and despite the rain, saw bald eagles, sandhill cranes, great blue herons, lots of northern harriers, four deer and several flocks of Canada geese. Not outstanding compared to previous visits, but delightful nonetheless.