Whitney Peterson
"Learn more about my community, commit and practice new habits I've been meaning to form, and feel good about my contribution to a healthier life on this planet!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 899 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1,560minutesspent exercising
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UP TO135minutesspent learning
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,305minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO19poundswaste composted
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UP TO35pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Whitney's actions
Energy
Research more efficient and sustainable heating/cooling options
My home currently uses oil for heating, and electricity for everything else. I have 2 wood burning fireplaces. Switching to Natural Gas seems like the right thing to do, but what options do I have, what rebates are available, what are options I'm not aware of?
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learning about my local government
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how Portland local government works, and how I can contribute and make my voice heard to make a difference in our community
Health
Donate Blood
There is a serious blood stores shortage in our area. I pledge to attempt donating blood during the month (hopefully I my iron levels will not be too low to accept me this time...)
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
Do at Home
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 45 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Community
Host a Watch Party
Do at Home
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 45 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
Do at Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Join a Local CSA
Do at Home
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
Do at Home
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
Do at Home
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 60 minutes each day.
Health
Increasing Flexibility and Mobility
I will start each day with 15 minutes of stretching or yoga.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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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Whitney Peterson 10/28/2021 10:23 AMThere is always time that I can make to keep improving the life of my community, my self, and the earth. There are so many resources out there to learn from and it just takes prioritizing the time and effort to make small changes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Join a Local CSADependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspires you the most?
Whitney Peterson 10/27/2021 10:23 AMSupporting local farmers and cutting the food delivery supply line are particularly inspiring for me. -
Whitney Peterson 10/27/2021 10:07 AMAlmost to the end! Trying to keep myself motivated to finish some of the one-time actions and daily actions I've put off -
Whitney Peterson 10/27/2021 10:07 AMAlmost to the end! Trying to keep myself motivated to finish some of the one-time actions and daily actions I've put off -
Whitney Peterson 10/15/2021 3:39 PMSo happy to have Ridwell in our community making recycling beyond our city recycling programs easy!
If anyone wants to try out Ridwell, I have gifts for 3 people for a free one month trial!
https://www.ridwell.com/ -
Whitney Peterson 10/06/2021 9:13 PMStarted eco challenge off and forgot to start the daily action I wanted to do most. Will need to make sure I do it tomorrow! -
Whitney Peterson 10/01/2021 11:00 AMSo excited to start this month!