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Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Jill Sibbald

Pacific Continental Bank

"'I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers'. Anne of Green Gables"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 455 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    48
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    75
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    12
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Jill's actions

Food

Visit a Local Farm

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY 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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 3
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

Participant Feed

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    Jill Sibbald 10/26/2016 9:35 AM
    Also, we made another 'Sheet Pan Supper' from the cook book - amazing roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary.  Add in the sliced potatoes and it was delicious !  Next time though to get some vegies  into the recipe, I would add brussell sprouts or even corn on the cob to the pan.  Would add a lot of color and more nutrients to the meal. 
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    Jill Sibbald 10/26/2016 9:33 AM
    No TV last night - although it was tempting.  Instead I organized some items in my studio - I love vintage items and feel good about purchasing old lace and buttons.  Possibly keeping them from the landfill, but also reusing them to make other artful creations.
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    Jill Sibbald 10/18/2016 1:45 PM
    One of my challenges is making a weekly menu, purchasing the necessary ingredients and then following through with making the meal !  It was fun to look through a cookbook I purchased but hadn't used yet and finding a few options with local ingredients - it's called 'Sheet Pan Suppers'.  I posted a photo of our BBQ Chicken Nachos on Instagram last night - #nweiecochallenge.  And the bonus ?  They were delicious !
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    Jill Sibbald 10/17/2016 10:42 AM
    I love visiting my local farm for fresh fruits and vegetables; especially in the fall.  Thistledown Farm never disappoints and I was delighted to find these gorgeous brussel sprouts that will find their way into a meal this week.
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