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The People's Ecochallenge

October 6 - October 27, 2021

Ruth Llanes

NW Natural

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
576 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

1.0

conversation

with a person
UP TO

10

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

3.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

68

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

633

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

5.0

hours

volunteered

Ruth's actions

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

Do at Home

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn It Off

Do at Home

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Saving Settings

Do at Home

I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

Do at Home

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Strategic Energy Management @ NW Natural

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]).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Be the Change at NW Natural

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

Do at Home

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Forgiveness

Do at Home

I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Do at Home

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Joyful Movement

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Engage In Active Listening

Do at Home

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in My Community

Do at Home

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Work From Home

Do at Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION