City of Hillsboro

I am really pleased with the Ridwell program I joined recently. It feels so good to recycle clamshells and plastic film instead of trashing it. The solar installation hasn't gone live yet, but I'm looking forward to seeing how it functions.

OK. I have not been as active as I would have like.

Reuse the items you have, making them over, or join your local Buy Nothing Facebook group to exchange items for reuse.

If you can communicate without accusation and keeping it positive even with criticism, people are so much more receptive.

I learned that spotty listening is a hard habit to break!

I learned that the local recycling drop off is no longer there and it's actually harder to recycle certain things than it used to be. That is a real bummer.

It is encouraged, and even pre-set, company-wide. Figuring it out on my home printer was hard, but so simple I felt silly once I found it!

I know I don't get enough, but I don't want to give up my awake time. Life is short. I want to enjoy it!

I feel more energized and when I do it in the afternoon, I don't feel like I need to take a nap!

Knowing and understanding what is around you can enhance your feelings of preservation and stewardship.