Paula Beck
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 590 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
Paula's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Paula Beck 10/28/2016 10:59 PMIt was a beautiful Fall day in Portland, the perfect day to get outside to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine! -
Paula Beck 10/27/2016 11:09 PMI hope that everyone is able to keep up their new sustainable habits after the EcoChallenge is over. -
Paula Beck 10/26/2016 8:01 PMI've been keeping the lights off and curtains shut to conserve energy. And my new LED light bulbs are helping to conserve energy when the lights have to be on. -
Paula Beck 10/26/2016 7:53 PMI've been doing better meal planning to reduce food waste and it's been working out well.
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Paula Beck 10/20/2016 9:02 PMI'm really proud of our team. After one week, we already have over 5000 points. Go team CCC Naturally Green! -
Paula Beck 10/19/2016 10:24 PMI took my reusable cup with me to diversity training today! -
Paula Beck 10/18/2016 8:33 PMI purchased some organic and locally grown veggies today. Yum! -
Paula Beck 10/17/2016 10:22 PMNW Natural's team CCC Naturally Green is going strong. Keep up the good work everyone. -
Paula Beck 10/16/2016 11:13 PMI ate two meatless meals today made from fresh whole foods, Preparing fresh foods is always a little more challenging during the busy work week. We shall see how the week goes. -
Paula Beck 10/15/2016 3:03 PMI changed 6 light bulbs in my house to LED. The storm is rolling in today. I've got my LED flashlights ready in case of a power outage.