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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Brian Oldenkamp

Columbia Bank

"To save the earth, be mindful and eco smart."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 754 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    94
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    640
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    80
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    20
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.9
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    4.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    11
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Brian's actions

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

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DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Zero-Waste Cooking

Food

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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High Impact Action Track

Install Alternative Energy

Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 25 minute(s) each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! 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

Create Your Own Action

Lights out

To make sure all lights are out WHEN leaving the house. To save energy

COMPLETED 0
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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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:41 PM
    Go sounders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:40 PM
    Time to unplug and enjoy the outdoors

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:38 PM
    Visited pullman was outside all day
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Forage for My Food
    People are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations. What is your chief motivation for foraging?

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:36 PM
    Finding food that may have gone to waste
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:35 PM
    Leep the crops growing naturally 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Research Impact Investing
    How might impact investing help you better live your values?

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:34 PM
    Knowing my money is hepong make lives better 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:33 PM
    Good mentality knowg it is earth friendly 

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/23/2019 11:32 PM
    Hoping to keep these habits after the challenge 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Zero-Waste Cooking
    In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/22/2019 12:18 PM
    Uses the whole chicken.  Bone and all
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Brian Oldenkamp 10/21/2019 9:18 AM
    I will meet my friend at 8 am to work out