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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Mary DiFabio

Port of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 614 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    260
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    900
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Mary's actions

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 15
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 13
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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Mary DiFabio 10/28/2017 12:53 PM
    I realized that little changes can add up to big savings, one day at a time.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/20/2017 1:57 PM
    I researched paint disposal (Metro or PaintCare) and electronic disposal (Oregon E cycles) collection locations on line.  There are many electronic E cycles locations near my home (recycle up to 7 at a time!), and recycling items like paint are also not too far way.  The E cycle appears to be free; the paint recycle seems to have a cost involved.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/20/2017 1:43 PM
    Switched out screen time for reading to my grandkids time.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/20/2017 1:43 PM
    I am grateful for clean air, free access to our ocean beaches, and the simple joys of grandkids.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/20/2017 8:26 AM
    Yay!  Saving water with shorter showers.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/20/2017 8:25 AM
    I think the extra sleep is keeping me from getting sick.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/20/2017 8:24 AM
    No seafood in my menu plan for today.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/19/2017 9:14 PM
    Spent my extra time today prepping for tomorrow.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/19/2017 9:12 PM
    I am grateful for music, singing, and dancing for joy.

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    Mary DiFabio 10/19/2017 9:08 PM
    No seafood today.