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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Amanda Beibers

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

"Eat well- being aware of what goes in my body. Exercise more- providing a healthy amount of hiking, walking, jogging, biking, and walking the dog to lessen the carbon impact. Drink water, smile, and spread love. One planet - One body...make the best of this life I have!!"

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participant impact

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    donations
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    lightbulbs
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    660
    minutes
    spent learning
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    people
    helped
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    public official or leader
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    tree
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    18
    zero-waste meals
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Amanda's actions

Action Track: Social Justice

Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers

#6 Educating Girls

I will donate 1 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Give a Microloan

#62 Women Smallholders

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Contact your Elected Officials

#23 Farmland Restoration

I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Improve a Bus Stop

#37 Mass Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Become A Master Recycler/Composter

#55 Household Recycling

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 30 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Use Muscle Power

#49 Cars

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Social Justice

Start a Social Media Campaign

#6 Educating Girls

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 19
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
    Land Use Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Amanda Beibers 4/24/2019 10:57 AM
    After taking this moment last night (before the Blazer Game)- I felt a sense of change. My emotional health felt rejuvenated, my spiritual health felt whole, and my physical health I felt strong. Take a moment and plant that tree.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
    How can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?

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    Amanda Beibers 4/24/2019 10:53 AM
    First off- once again you can help by donating as little as $25
    I think solar, wind, and hydro power are the best ways to make change. I personally have changed how I pay for my electricity by choosing wind power. It is smart and helping reduce my energy bill.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Amanda Beibers 4/24/2019 10:49 AM
    I have also taking out all power-strips from the 80's and replaced them with energy efficient strips..I hope mt=y PGE bill goes down (:

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    Amanda Beibers 4/23/2019 5:49 PM
     I have NO chance at winning- but I still feel like a winner!! Way to go KIM and Sabrina!! THPRD as an organization sure stepped up and took a good hard look at what is good for our community and the world as a whole!! ONE  more day!! I will find a way to reach first place!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Social Justice Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
    In what other ways could you help girls overcome health barriers to being able to attend school?

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    Amanda Beibers 4/23/2019 5:44 PM
    First off- you can donate as little as $25...we all should be donating!! I believe in giving of our time- research local agencies and help locally get our girls attending school. I've volunteered  for many years a s a "Big Sister" but we have Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the metro area. This is a good start at helping girls at risk.

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    Amanda Beibers 4/23/2019 5:32 PM
    Small Plate portions - it has made for better eating habits and choices.

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    Amanda Beibers 4/22/2019 5:55 PM
    As a team we are ranked 15 / as an organization we are 17.. come on everyone lets make them match (:

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    Amanda Beibers 4/22/2019 5:51 PM
    Please check out the "one time" challenge
    Women and Girls
    Give a Microloan
    #62 Women Smallholders
    You can give as little as $25- 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls Give a Microloan
    Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. Why do you think that is?

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    Amanda Beibers 4/22/2019 5:49 PM
    Everything is subject to opinion but I know first hand that all my "extra" funds monthly go to my adult children as they need it and my granddaughters education- I believe it is because we "women" typically have more of the nurture/caregiver demeanor. It lends to our giving nature so giving more freely is inherent than our male counterpart. 

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    Amanda Beibers 4/22/2019 3:19 PM
    It was an amazing weekend- planted flowers, walked through the nature trails with a co-worker, and enjoyed learning all about activities in our area for Earth Day!!