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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Noel Tavan

Interface Engineering

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 591 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    30
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • up to
    4.0
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • up to
    41
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    300
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    90
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • up to
    8.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • up to
    600
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Noel's Actions

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

Completed
One-Time Action

Community

Raise Money for a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join an Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

Completed
One-Time Action

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    Noel Tavan 10/28/2016 4:02 PM
    Read 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

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    Noel Tavan 10/28/2016 3:56 PM
    Downloaded the seafoodwatch app. I plan on using it next time I am about to order seafood at the grocery store or at my restaurant. 

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    Noel Tavan 10/27/2016 12:58 PM
    I encourage people to volunteer for the Forest Park Conservancy. It takes place every Thursday all year round.

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    Noel Tavan 10/26/2016 2:22 PM
    Looks like PAE got another big donor.

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    Noel Tavan 10/25/2016 1:02 PM
    This challenge is almost over guys!

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    Noel Tavan 10/24/2016 12:09 PM
    Does 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.

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    Noel Tavan 10/17/2016 8:45 AM
    Have a good week everyone! Don't forget to signup to volunteer at Forest park Thursday morning. http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=254264

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    Noel Tavan 10/15/2016 4:11 PM
    This challenge is going well. I was motivated to bike home in the rain last night and clean up my yard before it got dark.

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    Noel Tavan 10/03/2016 4:01 PM
    I am excited for this competition to start! I bet those 2 weeks are going to go by very quickly! Let's earn some points.