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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Jonathan Ostar

Multnomah County Community Team

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Jonathan's actions

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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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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Waste

Avoid Disposables

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

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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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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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Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

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Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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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.

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Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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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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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each 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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Community

Express my Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

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Waste

Visit a Waste Management Facility

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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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.

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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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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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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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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

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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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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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Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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