Patrick Shamel

NW Natural Gas

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
471 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

862

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

109

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1,245

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

135

minutes

spent learning

Patrick's actions

Energy

NW Natural Energy Use Suggestions

What suggestions do you have for NW Natural to save energy in the way we operate our facilities and our vehicles? Have you observed any energy wasting equipment or behaviors at work?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track My Purchases

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Patrick Shamel 10/31/2024 8:53 PM

Hikes and mushroom hunting are obviously great; we live in one of the most picturesque parts of the country but some of the best hikes and trails require travel and driving (e.g. burning fossil fuels,) Trying to make a conscious effort to explore more localized gems... Lone Fir Cemetery is a block away from me and is a peaceful, serene place to get some much-needed steps in.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy NW Natural Energy Use Suggestions

Share your suggestions and observations here

Patrick Shamel 10/30/2024 9:42 PM

Some minor issues that could add up... I've noticed lights in vacant meeting rooms being left on without the sensor not detecting anyone is in there, having to manually turn the lights off instead. Also, the bottle fill station on the 8th floor had a faulty sensor for a bit there, constantly running an extra 15 seconds or so with no bottle underneath it. The latter doesn't seem to have been an issue as of late, though.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Track My Purchases

What have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?

Patrick Shamel 10/30/2024 9:34 PM

Keeping track of purchases has helped me to realize where my money is going and how to cut down on unnecessary spending, especially streaming services. Somewhat related, local "Buy Nothing" social groups are a good way to obtain items you need and also get rid of clutter you don't need, avoiding sending items into the waste stream that could be useful for someone else.

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