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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Angel Graham

NW Natural

"Be better, learn and grow"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 102 THIS WEEK
  • 1,238 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    59
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    50
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    523
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,372
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1,372
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    35
    minutes
    spent learning

Angel's actions

Health

Audit Toxic Products in my Home

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 20 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Work From Home to Reduce Commuting

I will work from home 5 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Eat Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meals each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Declutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 20 conversations.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade Heating and Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Learn About Constructive Communication

I will spend 20 minutes learning about constructive communication.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    Angel Graham 10/28/2025 11:13 AM
    With the money I saved, I will invest in more energy efficient lifestyle

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    Angel Graham 10/28/2025 11:02 AM
    The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs, one step at a time

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    Angel Graham 10/27/2025 12:37 PM
    Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible

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    Angel Graham 10/26/2025 11:19 AM
    Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible

    • Therese Herzog's avatar
      Therese Herzog 10/26/2025 1:46 PM
      • Community Builder 🤝
      I like this sentiment. We can do more than we think.

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    Angel Graham 10/25/2025 8:37 AM
    It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up.

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    Angel Graham 10/25/2025 8:35 AM
    Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    If you were to only eat what is in season locally from now on, what would be the most difficult food item for you to give up? Why?

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    Angel Graham 10/23/2025 4:15 PM
    Coco would be hard to give up. It doesn't grow in Oregon

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    Angel Graham 10/21/2025 8:27 AM
    Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star

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    Angel Graham 10/20/2025 5:32 AM
    The secret to getting ahead is getting started

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    Angel Graham 10/19/2025 3:04 PM
    The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams