
Janine Gates
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 739 Total
Participant Impact
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up to110milestraveled by bus
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up to79pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to90minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to0.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to360minutesspent exercising
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up to250minutesof additional sleep
Janine's Actions
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 25 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
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.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 0 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Feed
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Janine Gates 10/25/2017 9:06 AMYesterday's gratefulness:
1. The 24th Annual Northwest Public Employees Diversity
2. I used public transportation to all of my events even though I REALLY really wanted my car. I am trying to carpool or use my pub trans more.
3. Spending quality time with friends! -
Janine Gates 10/23/2017 4:49 PMRecently, I joined a bike group. Super excited to learn the biking routes, enjoy nature, and reduce my carbon footprint. I hope to ride a little in the rain. Wish me luck.-
Kathryn Linzey 10/24/2017 11:44 AMGood luck!! :)
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Janine Gates 10/23/2017 2:17 PMToday, I am grateful:
1. Productivity
2. Fermented Foods - I was/am getting sick and fermented foods are helping me a great deal.
3. The weather - isn't a beautiful day?!
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Janine Gates 10/20/2017 3:09 PMI am grateful for:
1. Snacks in my office. I successfully did not buy lunch today.
2. It is Friday and it will be a rainy weekend. For the win! I can relax, read/watch a movie/clean, and sip tea. LOVELY
3. Kombucha! I just had a nice bottle of it.
Happy Weekend, Folks! -
Janine Gates 10/19/2017 1:56 PMI really appreciate this challenge. I am being mindful and spending more time thinking about the consequences of my actions. Happy to be participating. -
Janine Gates 10/19/2017 1:29 PMHello! Today, I am grateful for:
1. Chili. I love my chili recipe. It is yummy and spicy.
2. I met someone I have admired for years yesterday and we had an awesome time.
3. Coffee. I've depended on coffee this week for energy and it is helping tremendously. -
Janine Gates 10/16/2017 4:10 PMI am grateful for:
Pumpkin Spice Tea
Sleep
and the sun. Isn't it a beautiful day in Portland?-
Pam Neild 10/17/2017 8:41 AMYep! I love PDX in the Fall.
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Janine Gates 10/14/2017 11:28 PMGrateful:
1. Sleeping 9.5 hours.
2. Hanging out with family.
3. Yoga. I had a great class. -
Janine Gates 10/13/2017 4:56 PMI am grateful for:
1. The Weekend
2. For family - who i will be spending lots of time with this weekend
3. Relaxation: also part of my weekend plan. -
Janine Gates 10/12/2017 5:00 PMToday, I am grateful for:
A great day
I submitted my Emerge Oregon App.
The book I am reading: My Life, My Live, My Legacy by Coretta Scott King