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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Wendy Berner

PCC EcoPanthers

"Footloose and Car-Free"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 508 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    5.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    0.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    270
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    30
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    423
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    330
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    30
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    9.0
    conversations
    with people

Wendy's actions

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Plant Trees

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Learn More and Talk to My Friends

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 1 friends each day about the issue.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.26 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 23.36 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED -1
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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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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    Wendy Berner 10/10/2019 12:00 PM
    Volunteering as a tree planter or inspector in your neighborhood is great fun! Check out nonprofits in your area and join a volunteer tree planting to help protect our planet's future. Some nonprofits even provide low-cost trees for your own yard. Amazing! 

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    Wendy Berner 10/07/2019 10:31 AM
    One of my favorite transit advocacy actions is introducing colleagues and students to the PCC Shuttle. In addition to connecting distant campuses, PCC provides wonderful access to downtown Portland from Sylvania on the Orange Line. Skip the drive and save the parking fee!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Learn More and Talk to My Friends
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Wendy Berner 10/02/2019 1:30 PM
    Growing up in a big city shaped my mindset to consider public-transit options before any other mode of transportation. It's challenging, but well worth it!

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    Wendy Berner 10/02/2019 1:15 PM
    Scene from my coffee shop this morning. Many thanks to the City of Portland for supporting sustainability!