Noel Tavan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 591 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO600minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30milestraveled by bike
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UP TO41pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO90minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Noel's actions
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.18 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
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.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Participant Feed
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Noel Tavan 10/28/2016 4:02 PMRead about water and air quality in Oregon http://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/index.aspx and https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/waterquality/results.cfm -
Noel Tavan 10/28/2016 3:56 PMDownloaded the seafoodwatch app. I plan on using it next time I am about to order seafood at the grocery store or at my restaurant. -
Noel Tavan 10/27/2016 12:58 PMI encourage people to volunteer for the Forest Park Conservancy. It takes place every Thursday all year round. -
Noel Tavan 10/26/2016 2:22 PMLooks like PAE got another big donor. -
Noel Tavan 10/25/2016 1:02 PMThis challenge is almost over guys! -
Noel Tavan 10/24/2016 12:09 PMDoes anybody have a good documentary to learn about about water and air quality issues in Portland/OR/US, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help. -
Noel Tavan 10/17/2016 8:45 AMHave a good week everyone! Don't forget to signup to volunteer at Forest park Thursday morning. http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=254264 -
Noel Tavan 10/15/2016 4:11 PMThis challenge is going well. I was motivated to bike home in the rain last night and clean up my yard before it got dark. -
Noel Tavan 10/03/2016 4:01 PMI am excited for this competition to start! I bet those 2 weeks are going to go by very quickly! Let's earn some points.