Stacey K
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 708 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO44whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO374milestraveled by bus
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UP TO1.0minutespent outdoors
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UP TO153pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO374milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO22plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Stacey's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 22 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 8.99 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Stacey K 10/24/2019 7:51 AMI thought this goal would easy, which upon reflection, is exactly why I didn't complete it. For me, the "easy" nature of this task made me feel comfortable pushing out the timeline, letting it linger on the bottom of my "to-do" list, and thinking I didn't need to make a specific plan to get it done. Which is a key take-away. We might be sabotaging our efforts if we label them as "easy" and let all the other things in our lives filter to the top. In the end, I realize that this goal was simple and not easy. There is a big difference between the two. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Stacey K 10/22/2019 10:59 AMThe weekends is where this challenge has been the most difficult. If I do a little planning though, and either making something before I leave the house or bringing a mug with me, it all works out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not? How would you adjust them if you could?
Stacey K 10/22/2019 7:37 AMPublic transport can be a challenge for scheduling, but I've found it a great place to catch up on things like reading, listening to music, etc. It is far more relaxing than driving in traffic! -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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Stacey K 10/17/2019 11:59 AMSpeaking of maps, did you know you can use the PCC Shuttle tracker to see where the shuttles are AND see how traffic is flowing around Portland? Simply click on the Traffic button at the top of the page.
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Stacey K 10/16/2019 8:13 AMI found this cool, interactive bike map from Metro. Happy trails!
https://gis.oregonmetro.gov/bikethere/