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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Stephania Fregosi

Chemeketa Community College

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 410 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    135
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Stephania's actions

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Circular Economy

Traded for canned items with a friend. Fiber and hand-dyed yarn for apple cider and salsa. We can't all do it all, but we can stay local.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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    Stephania Fregosi 10/26/2016 8:59 AM
    The only way to avoid disposables at the dining hall is to bring your own lunch or to order a small salad. At least my salad box was compostable!

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    Stephania Fregosi 10/23/2016 6:30 PM
    Did you know that there are discussion questions and other resources posted for each challenge category? Go to your dashboard to check it out.

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    Stephania Fregosi 10/23/2016 6:27 PM
    went to the WV pie company for some frozen fruit and a pie (of course.)

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    Stephania Fregosi 10/20/2016 12:07 PM
    The pledge to not use any disposables gets tricky when going to other events. I find carrying around a cup, spork and a napking easy enough, but avoiding boxed lunches and plates at events, birthday parties and the like are tricky. The weekend was full of birthday parties.

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    Stephania Fregosi 10/19/2016 2:14 PM
    I got a chance to get out to Santiam finally. And I got to check out the flock of sheep that was out there too.


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    Stephania Fregosi 10/19/2016 11:01 AM
    One of the things I pledged was about sharing information about solar energy.

    I did this through a purchase program; some of the non-profits that do it for free want more ideal conditions. Most people aren't going to cut down a tree to put in solar energy.

    Rebates are coming from Energy Trust and there are state and federal tax incentives.

    The system is 1.7 kW. It's not a huge installation - my house roof wasn't suitable, but we wanted to do what we could afford to do.

    I think it will produce enough power to commute to work.

    Having installed it in September, we got one really good month in before the rain hit and the array made around 200kWh of energy. Now it's fall and I expect it to go down for a while, but late spring and summer should be pretty fantastic. Note that 200 x 12 = 2.4 kW but the system is rated at 1.7. That is what we expect to get out of it annually and it's 15-20% of what we use. 



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    Stephania Fregosi 10/16/2016 8:05 AM

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    Stephania Fregosi 10/11/2016 3:38 PM
    Remember - when you sign up you choose actions. During the challenge you log the ones you've taken (October 14-28). 

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    Stephania Fregosi 10/05/2016 12:37 PM
    We're nine days from launching this thing. 

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    Stephania Fregosi 9/19/2016 8:23 AM
    So far we've only invited people through the Health Fair, but I expect participation will pick up once it hits the Chemeketa blog at the start of school. Invite friends for referral points!