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The People's Ecochallenge 2025
October 1 - October 31, 2025
Francis Aberin's avatar

Francis Aberin

NW Natural

"Doing my part to create a more sustainable world and healthy planet"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 90 THIS WEEK
  • 1,269 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    50
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    41
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    84
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    840
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent learning

Francis's actions

Energy

Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn How War and Conflict Impacts People and the Planet

Wars and conflicts have devastating consequences—not only for people and communities, but also for ecosystems, biodiversity, and the climate. I will spend 10 minutes learning about how war and conflict impact human rights, displacement, and environmental degradation. I’ll explore how peace, justice, and strong institutions are linked to sustainability and resilience.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 1 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 30 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work From Home to Reduce Commuting

I will work from home 2 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/28/2025 8:27 PM
    Be mindful of limiting print jobs at work. The best thing you could do is to think if it is required to have a document in hard copy. If not, you could consider sending it via email.
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    Francis Aberin 10/27/2025 9:56 PM
    Using a reusable lunch box rather than paper bags will help reduce waste. If a food item needs to be wrapped, avoid cling wrap and opt for more environmentally friendly wrapping materials like beeswax.
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    • Allison Mooney's avatar
      Allison Mooney 10/28/2025 9:57 AM
      • Book Lover 📚
      I love my lunch boxes! It's a way to show your personality. I have so many, I actually had to sell some this summer in a garage sale they were starting to get a bit out of hand.
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  • Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/26/2025 10:00 PM
    You can limit your household food waste by portioning your meals reasonably, only buying what you need and using food waste as fertilizer for soil and plants.
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  • Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/25/2025 10:29 PM
    Conserve water by running your dishwasher or washing machine only when it’s full.
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    Francis Aberin 10/24/2025 10:31 PM
    Shop for local produce. The average item of fresh food travels 1,500 miles before we buy it. These carbon-heavy value chains create emissions through transport, refrigeration and production processes.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
    Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/22/2025 9:58 PM
    Saving money at the gas pump, and tax credits for certain hybrids/EV’s
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    • Heather Phelps's avatar
      Heather Phelps 10/23/2025 3:30 PM
      • Educator 🧠
      I was just calculating out that on a trip I took for work yesterday, they'd be willing to reimburse me $30 for gas... but by charging my EV at home, the amount it would actually cost me to drive that far (admittedly not including any wear or tear on the car) would be all of $4! So definitely saving a huge chunk of money by switching to an EV!
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  • Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/22/2025 9:53 PM
    A lot of rainwater goes to waste. Harvest roof water from gutters and downspouts and use it to water your plants instead of using your hose or sprinkler.
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    Francis Aberin 10/21/2025 9:54 PM
    Even if electronic devices are shut off or in sleep mode, they still use energy. Unplugging your devices from wall sockets can save electricity.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
    Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/20/2025 9:41 PM
    Probably save the money to put towards other energy efficient choices, like new LED light fixtures and smart switches
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  • Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/20/2025 9:36 PM
    40% of the heating energy produced in your home is lost through gaps in windows, doors and flooring. Inspect window seals, door seals, and floorboard gaps.
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