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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]).
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I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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.
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I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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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.
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
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I will spend 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
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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.
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I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
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I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.