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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Dan Petrescu

Hennebery Eddy Architects

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  • 282 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    260
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    9.0
    whole food meals
    consumed

Dan's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

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

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Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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Create Your Own Action

earn about climate change impact on coral reefs

I will spend one to two hours learning about climate change impact on coral reefs. The oceans are the heat sink of the world, they slow down the full effects of greenhouse gas warming of the atmosphere. Coral reefs are at the front line of being impacted by global warming and are currently one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
    Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

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    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:59 PM
    For my plants, harmful chemicals in herbicides and fertilizes would affect runoff to the Willamette River. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Improve a Bus Stop
    How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:56 PM
    Use the electric scooters.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity De-Clutter My Home
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

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    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:51 PM
    Limit the number of total stuff so if I get any new item either donate or sell an older item.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Research My Investment Portfolio
    In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?

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    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:50 PM
    Don't invest in companies that have a negative impact on the world and focus on ones that have a positive impact (avoid oil, coal, chemicals companies, etc)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Go for a Daily Walk
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:48 PM
    Walking home from work helps clear the mind and enjoy the last few days of nice weather.
  • 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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    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:47 PM
    Instead of using the Stairmaster, use the steps at Marquam Hill in the morning.