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Welcome to EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an EcoChallenge expert in no time!

Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Gretchen Harold's avatar

Gretchen Harold

Port of Portland

"Less is more, get what you need, not what you want."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 65 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill

Gretchen's actions

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • Gretchen Harold's avatar
    Gretchen Harold 10/26/2016 11:16 AM
    I am in the process of moving and this whole challenge has really been helpful.  When I am tired of going through cupboards rather than throw it away I stop and think if there is an alternative to the landfill.   
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    Gretchen Harold 10/18/2016 7:21 AM
    This really motivated me to clean out my closets.  3 trips to the donation center later I had very respectable looking closets. Ya
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    Gretchen Harold 10/14/2016 7:45 AM
    Looking forward to being very mindful of the environment around me.  This is a great way to focus.
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