Leah Black

As a member of the Strategic Energy Management program, NW Natural is working to reduce its energy consumption. Submit one idea about how NW Natural facilities could save energy or be better environmental stewards to SEEC at ([email protected]).

NW Natural has an active Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council and Employee Resource Groups. -Explore DEI at NW Natural -Participate in the Be the Change Challenge -and or Volunteer with a community-based organization focused on creating a more just and sustainable world.

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will spend 5 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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.