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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Malinda and Doug Moore

Eco Adventures

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 455 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    72
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    14
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    14
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.2
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    9.9
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Malinda and Doug's actions

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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Malinda and Doug Moore's avatar
    Malinda and Doug Moore 10/18/2016 9:35 PM
    Eight months of lobbying the condo HOA board, promoting composting to the unit owners, conecting Portland Office of Planning and Sustainability with the condo management company, resulted in the initiation of food waste composting services in our condo building this week. The inspiration came from being on Elizabeth Zavodsky's eco challenge team last year.

    • Elizabeth Zavodsky's avatar
      Elizabeth Zavodsky 10/19/2016 12:50 PM
      I told this story when I presented at a conference last week - sooo inspiring and very very cool. Thanks for keeping up with it to make it happen. :-)