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October 1 - October 31, 2023
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Angel Graham

NW Natural

"Save the planet, one action/person at a time!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,144 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    27
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    450
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,474
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    39
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    7
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    283
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    7
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    1,629
    minutes
    spent learning

Angel's actions

Buildings

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Clean Hydrogen

Hydrogen is getting a lot of attention lately at the state and federal level as a decarbonization tool. Learn how clean hydrogen plays a role in NW Natural’s long-term plans for decarbonization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

NW Natural Energy Team and Strategic Energy Management

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. Sustainability and Equity Engagement Committee (SEEC) (nwnatural.com)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Restore Wetlands

Coastal Wetland Restoration

I will volunteer 10 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region to learn about the importance of wetlands.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Explore Other Buildings Solutions

All Buildings Solutions

I will spend at least 11 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Learn about the Legacy of Redlining

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 12 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 17 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Purchase a Carbon Offset

Efficient Aviation

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Test Drive an Electric Bike

Electric Bicycles

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 2

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Research Bottom-Trawling Seafloor Impacts

Seafloor Protection

Each day, I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about how bottom-trawling impacts on the seafloor.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 10 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Learn about Carbon Offsets

I will spend 20 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Aquaculture

Improved Aquaculture

Each day, I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Education

Annual Preventive Care

Did you know your insurance covers preventive care 100%? The My Care Checklist tool in Virgin Pulse provides a personalized breakdown of recommended preventive care. It also allows you to keep track of your health care history to stay up to date with your preventive care.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

NW Natural Be the Change Challenge

Check out the Indigenous People Be The Change Challenge on Virgin Pulse. Using the link below, find out what tribal land your home is located on.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

RNG projects capture methane from existing food waste, animal manure, wastewater sludge and garbage, and redirect it away from the environment, repurposing it as a clean, green energy source. Learn about RNG and how it can contribute to a low-carbon energy future.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Energy Efficiency Tips for Home

Simple energy efficiency upgrades and actions can reduce energy consumption, reduce emissions, and save on your utility bills. Explore easy ways to save energy around your home and receive incentives for energy efficiency upgrades to your residential equipment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

NW Natural’s Energy System

Learn about the importance of our system, how we balance the electric system, and how we are evolving to serve our customers an increasingly decarbonized product. Review the “Facts and Analysis About Our Energy System” pamphlet to learn about what we provide customers and debunk some of the misconceptions about our energy system in Oregon and Washington.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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