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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Scott Sparman

Port of Portland

"Encourage my children to learn during the Eco Challenge "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 604 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    222
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    7.6
    pounds
    waste composted

Scott's actions

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

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

COMPLETED 11
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

Energy

Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Waste

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Scott Sparman 10/17/2017 8:04 AM
    Fixed a leaky fixture last evening.

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    Scott Sparman 10/15/2017 7:36 PM
    Recycling at the Adrift in Long Beach. 

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    Scott Sparman 10/13/2017 6:36 PM
    Trash Talk....  We are totally smokin Metro.

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    Scott Sparman 10/13/2017 6:27 PM
    Getting the plans for the composting"facility" finalized.

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    Scott Sparman 10/12/2017 9:47 AM
    I need to check and see if my PUD offers a rebate for switching to LED's.

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    Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:37 AM
    I set up a recycle area at home and have been taking aluminum, tin and #1 and #2 plastics to the local recycle drop off.  Also recycled or gave away all of our moving boxes and misc cardboard.

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    Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:35 AM
    I replaced 2 90 W Outdoor floods with LED's.  Only $9 at Parkrose Hardware.

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    Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:34 AM
    I insulated 30+ feet of hot and cold water pipes under my house.  Also insulated the short hot water pipe from my tank to the wall.

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    Scott Sparman 10/11/2017 7:33 AM
    I did some research on purchasing and driving an all electric vehicle for my commute.  I am interested if the current folks at the Port who own them could provide feedback on actual range, convenience of charging, overall impressions after owning one for a year.

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      Scott Sparman 10/16/2017 11:54 AM
      I will pass it on.  It would be a good lunch and learn topic.

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      Jamey Berg 10/16/2017 10:45 AM
      I would be very interested in hearing feed back as well from other Port employees on their experience with electric vehicles.  Please pass it on if you get any response.  Thanks!

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    Scott Sparman 10/10/2017 10:53 AM
    I purchased 2 high efficiency toilets to replace the water wasters I currently have.  Just have to install them during the challenge.  This is addicting.