Sue Barns
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO480minutesspent exercising
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UP TO800minutesspent outdoors
Sue's actions
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Participant Feed
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Sue Barns 10/12/2019 7:48 AMI did it! Only used reuseable bags for a recent shopping trip (while camping.) Also, am regularly watching the sunrise and/or sunset. On the OR coast, I notice that sunset- watching is a very popular activity. People flock to the beach and sit, wander, play with kids and dogs, and then just stand there in peace while the sun sinks. Wonderful!-
Sara Martinez 10/12/2019 9:23 AMOregon sounds like such a nice place to vacation/camp at. I am sure the sunsets are amazing and beautiful with the reflection off of the ocean waters. Happy you're having such a great trip! :)
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Sue Barns 10/07/2019 9:06 PMFinally saw the sunrise today! All previous mornings here in Portland have been foggy. Makes me appreciate our (usually) clear mornings in NM 😊 -
Sue Barns 10/06/2019 8:29 PMPortland has a new law that went into effect Oct 1, that requires restaurant patrons to request single-use plastic items ( rather than being given them automaticlly) This seems sooo sensible! We chatted with this lovely restaurant owner who said that although some guests were grumpy about it, the law was reducing waste and saving her a lot of money.y. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Sue Barns 10/04/2019 7:44 PMWhen traveling, it has been difficult to BYOBags ( for produce, bulk, etc. Items), although bringing reuseable totes is easy. Hard to wash bags when camping! Perhaps cloth bags would work best, maybe I'll try that next trip... -
Sue Barns 10/03/2019 7:44 AMSince were traveling, this will be harder to do. Harder to get online, and harder to do the sustainable behaviors I do at home. But we're in Oregon, Home of the EcoChallenge, so it should still be possible , and an interesting challenge!