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Natasha Fisher

PGE ECO Challenge 2022

"Address current sustainable and environmentally conscientious choices, increasing commitment."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 231 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    21
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    28
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    conversation
    with a person
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched

Natasha's actions

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Reduce My Footprint

I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

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

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Pay Attention to Current Events

I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Talk To Others

I will tell 1 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Consumption and Economy

Learn About Alternatives to the GDP

I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Research Local Organizations

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 5 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Learn About Local Issues

I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Consumption and Economy

Support Local Businesses

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Sign a Petition

I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Say No to Plastic

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Consumption and Economy

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Consumption and Economy

Visit a Waste Management Facility

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Consumption and Economy

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:08 PM
    Google spreadsheet updated every month with all purchases; pivot table providing cost breakdown etc. Family review done every quarter.

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:07 PM
    Did my usual trip to the gift store at Oregon Historic Society (downtown Park blocks) for birthday gift. They have the best range of items, and it all supports the historic society - free entry to Multnomah County residents!

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:05 PM
    Supporting pollution reduction means understanding the pollution quality in your area.
    Oregon's AQI (air): https://www.airnow.gov/state/?name=oregon
    Oregon's WQI (water): https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/Pages/WQI.aspx
    EPA Environmental Quality Index: https://www.epa.gov/healthresearch/environmental-quality-index-eqi

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:00 PM
    With petrol prices so high, a discussion on reducing our footprint means limiting car travel and merging journeys into one.

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:59 PM
    Pen and fire lighter recycling!

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:58 PM
    An alternative to GDP could be how much time individuals have for leisure.

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:54 PM
    Using my own feet all week has been good, and I had to get creative to come up with solutions!

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    Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:53 PM
    Herb walk with Forest Park Conservancy.