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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Shawn Warren

Port of Portland

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 340 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    104
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    13
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    780
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    13
    people
    helped

Shawn's actions

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 12
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 11
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

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Shawn Warren 10/27/2016 3:32 PM





    Limited my time to social media today.  Haven't touched my phone.

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    Shawn Warren 10/26/2016 7:39 AM
    Worked from home on Monday.

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    Shawn Warren 10/24/2016 11:27 AM
    Bought some fresh fruit at the Farmer's Market.

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    Shawn Warren 10/22/2016 6:03 PM
    Enjoyed a great walk outdoors with my sister today.

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    Shawn Warren 10/20/2016 10:22 PM
    Hosted a house party (debate party). 

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    Shawn Warren 10/19/2016 4:09 PM
    Networked with other vendors in the area regarding environmental challenges.

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    Shawn Warren 10/17/2016 4:46 PM
    Had a nice cold brisk run at lunch.  Warmed up after a bit of running.

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    Shawn Warren 10/15/2016 5:14 PM
    It is easy to be wasteful and careless, but if we want to keep a livable environment for future generations, we must conserve and preserve.