Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN)

I enjoyed taking part in the Ecochallenge this year.  I learned new things, improved the spaces I live in, got exercise and had a positive impact on the environment and I felt community of people doing good things.

It's been fine. Yet I hope that none of us let this nice Ecochallenge distract from our profound US citizenship duties --  which culminate on TUES. NOVEMBER 3rd.  So VOTE! ...And https://ProtectTheResults.com/ .

Today, I completed my one time "Go Paperless" task and I feel good.   I hate junk mail and have put off taking action for too long.  In addition to DMA and Credit Card and insurance Opt out, I also contacted two companies that were sending materials I prefer to read online.  Less junk mail has many advantages including greater...

I engaged in the Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education last week.  It was an amazing experience with 9 keynote speakers who are all leaders on racial injustice and environmental justice.  Ibram X Kendi, author of "How to be an Antiracist" and Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" were both...

My partner has a deck of cards called "Personal Values Cards," which they used at work for personal reflection and in team-building exercises.  We have used the cards to discuss our relationship and develop greater appreciation for each others' styles and priorities. For my EcoChallenge exercise, I laid out all of the cards and...

During the Covid lock down, I have learned a lot about socially responsible investing. Soon to retire, I will be living off of my investments as well as Social Security.  I need those investments to support me financially but also align with my strong ethical and environmental values.   Impact investing can take many forms and it has become...

As the season changes, I am sorting clothes putting away summer and getting the cozy winter clothes out.   A big donate box is part of my decluttering.

Went for a great walk this morning and continued to explore my new neighborhood.    Cleaning garage involves building shelves and a workbench using mostly used materials.   I purchased materials at the Rebuilding Center and also am using left over material from previous projects.   It takes longer but it is a great way to reduce clutter.  When...

As I am relatively new to the neighborhood where I live,  my morning walk involves exploring different streets and areas.   This is helping me to know and become part of my community.  

Cleaning, decluttering and organizing the garage.  It is a big project as it involves sorting everything that can be recycled and building a work bench and shelves.   Today was day one of a multi day project.,