
Angel Graham
"Save the planet, one action/person at a time!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,144 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO450gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,474minutesspent exercising
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UP TO39hoursvolunteered
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UP TO283conversationswith people
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UP TO7.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO7.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1,629minutesspent learning
Angel's 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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
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.
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.
Buildings
Explore Other Buildings Solutions
All Buildings Solutions
I will spend at least 11 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.
Transportation
Purchase a Carbon Offset
Efficient Aviation
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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?
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Angel Graham 10/30/2023 8:20 AMMother nature has the best box of crayons -
Angel Graham 10/29/2023 6:44 PMDon't wish for it, work for it! -
Angel Graham 10/27/2023 9:22 AMDarkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. -Martin Luther King Jr. -
Angel Graham 10/26/2023 8:24 AMYou must be the change you wish to see in the world -
Angel Graham 10/25/2023 7:21 PMEarth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed-
Pallavi Sachan 10/25/2023 10:06 PM
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Angel Graham 10/24/2023 9:10 PMSmall acts when multiplied by millions people can transform the world -
Angel Graham 10/23/2023 8:45 AMMonday is the day to correct last weeks mistakes -
Angel Graham 10/22/2023 6:45 PMMy Saturday was going pretty well until I realized it was Sunday -
Angel Graham 10/21/2023 7:02 PMOh, sweet Saturday, I have been waiting for your for 6 long days! -
Angel Graham 10/20/2023 8:49 PMYou can not live one day without having impact on the world around you