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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Joy Marsalla

PortlandChallengers

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Joy's actions

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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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.

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Health

Audit Toxic Products In My Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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Health

More Fruits And Veggies

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

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Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Energy

Turn it off

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

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Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 0 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

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Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

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

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Waste

Avoid Disposables

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

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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

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Health

Take Control

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

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Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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