Wendy Berner
"Footloose and Car-Free"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 508 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO270milestraveled by bus
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UP TO30milestraveled by foot
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO423pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO330milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0conversationswith people
Wendy's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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).
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
Plant Trees
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
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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Wendy Berner 10/10/2019 12:00 PMVolunteering 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 AMOne 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 QUESTIONTransportation Learn More and Talk to My FriendsHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Wendy Berner 10/02/2019 1:30 PMGrowing 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! -
Wendy Berner 10/02/2019 1:15 PMScene from my coffee shop this morning. Many thanks to the City of Portland for supporting sustainability!