Busy weekend! Portland VegFest, Multco Library used book sale, Ralph Nader at Powell's, Portland EcoFilm Festival ... so much to do and so little time.

Difficult to remember to post while on vacation. But I am doing all of my challenges daily!

The challenge is not as easy to stay consistent with as I am on vacation. As I mentioned, I travrel with reusable cutlery, cups and plates to avoid producing waste. Yesterday we went to breakfast at a really popular spot and we knew there would be a line. They offer a big percolator of coffee out in front for everyone waiting in line. We had our cups with us so instead of using styrofoam (yes, they use it everywhere on Maui!! :-(
we were able to enjoy some coffee without contributing to the landfill. (And yes I know flying to Maui produces a lot of carbon from the flight. I will look into purchasing carbon offsets for the flight!)

The challenge is to eat meals without distractions, so I can have snacks and drinks while watching the debate tonight. Yay!

Learning that reading while eating not only distracts from my meal, but from my reading. Beginning to more fully embrace the concept of doing one thing at a time. and paying full attention to it!

Powered down electronics last night and it was interesting to see how long I waited until I turned them on this morning. Nice to have a quiet Saturday morning. (Of course, I couldn't post until I turned devices back on!)

Great time for me to stop and really reflect on  how I conduct my day to day activities and how, by altering them slightly, can make an impact. Some things are so obvious, but others are a bit surprising. 

Just ate my lunch while reading the news ... for the last time ever? Starting tomorrow, no more distractions while eating! Maybe I can get a head start on the challenge with dinner tonight?

One thing I do when I travel or if I know I am going to be eating where they will give me plastic utensils, is I carry reusable utensils and bowl and bring reusable to go food containers with me. 

I started a business 16 years ago and knew that I would strive to be as eco friendly and eco responsible as possible. I am hoping my staff will make the time to do the same and be inspired by the Eco Challenge as I am! Go Team Artemis!