October 7 - October 28, 2020
State of Oregon Employees
State of Oregon
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team impact
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UP TO33conversationswith people
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO190gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO62milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO190minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO750minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,105minutesspent learning
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UP TO720minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO895minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,405minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO5.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO56plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO12poundswaste composted
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UP TO2,098pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO16whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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October 28 at 11:20 AMI took virtual tours of J.P. Mascaro & Sons TotalRecycle MRF in Birdsboro, PA, the CSWD MRF in Williston, VT, and the Miramar Landfill in San Diego, CA. I learned that MRF is pronounced "merf". I also learned that MRFs consists of several screens and sorts to separate recyclables. The Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) screen...
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October 28 at 9:08 AMSupporting minority businesses will benefit our society and help them to establish strong businesses for our future.
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October 28 at 9:05 AMI found out that I can take all the Styrofoam in my shed that I could not through away to my local transfer station.
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October 28 at 9:04 AMI don't fill my kitchen garbage can as often. I will use my compost for garden plants.
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October 28 at 8:48 AMWe reconditioned our backyard this year and, in the process, I had bark chips added. This fall, we had an abundance of mushrooms pop up. I, personally, love mushrooms. So, I spent some time learning about what mushrooms are edible, tasty, and environments where I can find some delicacies. I'm still searching, and look forward to learning more...
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October 28 at 8:43 AMI believe my ecochallenge is good, though I know I could do better if I exerted more effort. Been thinking about closing my FB account, and I just can't get myself to do it! Ugh.
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October 27 at 5:37 PMBalance with respect to creation means we don't do too much or too little. It may or may not be good for an ecosystem if mankind introduces a species to it or increases or decreases the number of species within it. It may or may not be good for an ecosystem if there is a fire. Balance demands that mankind understand Earth's...
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October 26 at 5:17 PMyes, to reduce my carbon footprint, I need to travel less, get more energy efficient car or hybrid next time.
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October 26 at 1:03 PMWith the modern global food systems, generally food production involves chemicals and genetic modifications. Also typical consumer's access to food is dependent on transportation from a far away place to a local retailer, which implies dependence upon fossil fuels. Food sovereignty puts food production in the hands of the local community,...
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October 22 at 8:23 AMBeing heard is one thing, knowing that you've been heard gives you a sense of importance in the world. To not hear another is to discredit issues that are important. Whether you agree or disagree with what is said, a person's right to say something should be validated. Voltaire: I may not agree with a word you say, but I will defend unto death...
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