Patty Brescia
4/15/2019 3:46 PM
When researching my last car, I talked to friends and colleagues about the looking at electric and hybrid cars, and some of the benefits.
Patty Brescia
"THPRD: To provide high-quality park and recreation facilities, programs, services and natural areas that meet the needs of the diverse community it servces."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 890 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Patty's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Action Track: Social Justice
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Action Track: Social Justice
Make School More Affordable
#6 Educating Girls
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
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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Patty Brescia 4/24/2019 8:09 AMLast day of the challenge! Keep up the great work, Team THPRD! Way to go! -
Patty Brescia 4/18/2019 9:05 AMWay to go team THPRD, keep up the good work! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Patty Brescia 4/15/2019 3:43 PMI use disposable coffee cups sometimes, but I am trying to remember to bring my reusable coffee mugs whenever possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
Patty Brescia 4/15/2019 3:35 PMI am working toward become as "paperless" as possible in my bills and record keeping. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Patty Brescia 4/12/2019 2:14 PMIt's pretty easy to incorporate meals that do not include meat if I do a bit of planning. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Patty Brescia 4/10/2019 12:19 PMWalking helps me relax and decompress and helps keep me and my dog fit.-
Patty Brescia 4/12/2019 2:12 PMI have noticed that Beaverton is putting curb cuts in all the residential neighborhoods on the south side of town. I'm grateful that they are making the sidewalks walkable for people of all abilities.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeWhy is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?
Patty Brescia 4/10/2019 12:10 PMThe more our young people know about our changing climate and the impact of our vehicles and businesses, the more people will focus on making positive changes! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo you have any personal connections to a farm or farmland? If so, what are they? What feelings are evoked for you when thinking about declining farmland?
Patty Brescia 4/10/2019 12:08 PMI grew up in the midwest. Whenever I drove to college or a weekend away, I saw farmland for miles and miles. The recent extreme weather and flooding are extremely concerning for the future of our food supplies. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Patty Brescia 4/10/2019 12:06 PMI learned that the "use by" and "Best if used by" dates are chosen by stores and manufacturers and are not the same as the actual expiration date. Good info!