Keith Iding

First Unitarian Church of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
66 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

16

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

80

minutes

spent outdoors

Keith's actions

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Animal-free diet

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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Keith Iding 9/24/2016 10:40 PM

This kind of cooperative effort is certainly what we need more of, if we are going to bring humanity together and save the planet (from us).
I like how this competition is encouraging improvement and awareness in many directions, to connect us better with what really matters. But I do think we should balance appreciating nature with some real improvements in reducing our footprints. I am really curious about what Ecochallenge participants feel they can't do as well as what they can.

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- Sherry Hall 9/25/2016 7:31 AM
  
  Thanks for your thoughts Keith! I know I will be challenged myself in writing a letter each day for two weeks. I may need Emily's help. Are there things you feel you can't do?
  
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