Barbara Rempfer

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

Each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

Each day, I will find one or more items I can donate to a local thrift or resale shop.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for minute(s) and collect items of litter.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company, college, or city and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.

Did you know that NW Natural has our own Energy Team? Check out the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) page on the Hub and provide one energy saving suggestion in the reflection question section of this action. (Note: The SEM information is on a tab on the SEEC page. )

Check out the Be The Change Challenge in Virgin Pulse and share one thing you learned in the reflection question section of this action.