Join the Live Greener Challenge, presented by Portland Trail Blazers

April 1 - April 30, 2019

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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?

Poppy Milliken 4/30/2019 8:32 AM

I'm glad we did this challenge. It helped me think about all the things I can do on a daily basis to help reduce the resources I use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Poppy Milliken 4/22/2019 9:31 AM

I'm pretty obsessive about turning all the lights out when I leave a room. It's just a little thing but adds up over time.

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Food Whole Foods Diet

Michael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?

Poppy Milliken 4/18/2019 8:36 AM

Other than housing, groceries are probably my biggest expense every month. Food is also one thing I am happy to pay more for. I'd rather spend a little more and eat better food than save money on empty calories.

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Transportation Drive Less

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Joe Casey 4/14/2019 7:33 PM

I drive a lot less and enjoy taking public transit now that I'm in a place where it is more reliable and runs more frequently.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Joe Casey 4/14/2019 7:32 PM

Small garden beds, hanging baskets and a few fruiting trees.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Joe Casey 4/14/2019 7:31 PM

Turn off lights when leaving the room.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Joe Casey 4/12/2019 9:26 PM

Turn the water off while scrubbing dishes

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Joe Casey 4/12/2019 9:26 PM

Unfortunately, it would be creamer for coffee

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Joe Casey 4/12/2019 9:25 PM

I would spend it on vacation s

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Andrea Thornton 4/10/2019 8:42 AM

We have already installed rain barrels in our yard but we are looking to install a larger water containment system and disconnecting our last downspout to reduce our stormwater footprint

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