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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Debra Kennedy

Beaverton Greenies

"It's easy bein' green. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 515 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    135
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    28
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    96
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Debra's actions

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Debra Kennedy 10/25/2017 9:57 AM
    Since Sunday, I've challenged my self to start timing of my shower from the time the water is turned on. It takes about a minute to get hot so my actual shower time has been 4 minutes.  Just have to move a little faster!

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    Debra Kennedy 10/23/2017 11:35 AM
    I had a much needed "pajama day" yesterday.  I didn't drive or spend any money.  Saturday's grocery shopping was a challenge to avoid plastic but I managed.  Too wet for the farmer's market but there is a produce stand near me so I not only avoided plastic, I supported a local merchant. 

    I'm very grateful for our covered deck. I sat outside Saturday afternoon despite the rain and watched the birds and squirrels. It was better than any video- they're so entertaining.

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    Debra Kennedy 10/19/2017 12:23 PM
    I got some apples from a local nursery and am making a pie.  Husband doing a happy dance.

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    Debra Kennedy 10/18/2017 10:27 AM
    If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito - Dalai Lama     

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    Debra Kennedy 10/16/2017 4:03 PM
    Busy weekend but the challenges were a big focus.  I baked cookies, went for a hike, worked outside in the yard, tracked my spending and did some filing to reduce clutter.  Beautiful weather was a big motivator- so great to be outdoors. 

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    Debra Kennedy 10/16/2017 10:47 AM
    Woo hoo- yogurt in a glass jar!

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    Debra Kennedy 10/11/2017 11:45 AM
    I lucked out with the weather during my lunch.  I was able to sit outside and eat. It's a beautiful day.  Happy EcoChallenge everyone!

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    Debra Kennedy 10/09/2017 2:36 PM
    I replaced my reusable plastic containers for glass ones in my lunch bag. 

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    Debra Kennedy 10/06/2017 7:24 AM
    I'm celebrating one year of five minute showers.  It DID become a habit and I smile to think of all the water I didn't use.  Ready for new challenges this year!

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    Debra Kennedy 10/02/2017 2:57 PM
    Beautiful weather this weekend.  It was nice to get outside.