rachael ventura

City of Portland-Bureau of Development Services

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participant impact

UP TO

240

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

15

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

30

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

rachael's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

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Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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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.

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Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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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?

rachael ventura 10/21/2019 11:42 AM

Feels great being mindful every day about how to challenge myself to be greener. And it's fun to catch myself in situations where I can actively make a difference - declining an offer of plastic wear and a/or bag.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

rachael ventura 10/09/2019 10:25 AM

I keep reusable bags in my car and in my bike bag. Plan grocery trips instead of last minute stops. Limit shopping to only what you can carry.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

rachael ventura 10/09/2019 10:24 AM

I toss out less food, and end up using more leftovers

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

rachael ventura 10/09/2019 10:23 AM

Starts the day off with a positive attitude

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

rachael ventura 10/09/2019 10:23 AM

Healthier, smaller footprint, more personal energy

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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?

rachael ventura 10/09/2019 10:22 AM

Daily walk with a friend!

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rachael ventura 10/09/2019 9:39 AM

My commitment to add more fruits and veggies helped me choose where to go to lunch today!

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