Natasha Fisher
"Address current sustainable and environmentally conscientious choices, increasing commitment."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 231 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Natasha's actions
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Call to Sustainability
Research Local Organizations
I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Ecological Principles
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Consumption and Economy
Support Local Businesses
I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.
A Call to Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.
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.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Participant Feed
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Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:08 PMGoogle spreadsheet updated every month with all purchases; pivot table providing cost breakdown etc. Family review done every quarter. -
Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:07 PMDid 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! -
Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:05 PMSupporting 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 -
Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 2:00 PMWith petrol prices so high, a discussion on reducing our footprint means limiting car travel and merging journeys into one. -
Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:59 PMPen and fire lighter recycling! -
Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:58 PMAn alternative to GDP could be how much time individuals have for leisure. -
Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:54 PMUsing my own feet all week has been good, and I had to get creative to come up with solutions! -
Natasha Fisher 10/02/2022 1:53 PMHerb walk with Forest Park Conservancy.