Taylor Griffith
"'One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.' - Leo Tolstoy"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 566 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO84milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO48milestraveled by bike
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO76plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO156pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Taylor's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Consider Switching To An Electric Vehicle
I will test drive an electric vehicle at the Forth showcase in downtown Portland.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 16 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 11.74 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Taylor Griffith 4/18/2019 9:45 AM"One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken." - Leo Tolstoy -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Taylor Griffith 4/17/2019 9:34 AMI feel more connected to the world around me while biking and I feel a lot better when I get to work. I also hope to inspire others to choose greener, healthier ways of commuting.