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October 1 - October 31, 2024
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Kellye Dundon

NW Natural Gas

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 947 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    948
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    402
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    948
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent learning

Kellye's actions

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Tribal Lands of your Home

NW Natural DEI Council Action: Click on the link under "Learn More" to find out which tribal lands your homes resided on and share in the reflection question section the names of those tribal lands

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Energy

Turn It Off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

    Kellye Dundon's avatar
    Kellye Dundon 10/31/2024 10:37 AM
    Using one item for multiple purposes can cut down on clutter
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

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    Kellye Dundon 10/31/2024 10:36 AM
    Increasing our thermostat temp in the summer to reduce electricity used for AC

    • Patrick Shamel's avatar
      Patrick Shamel 10/31/2024 9:34 PM
      Not trying to piggyback (maxed out on actions) but wanted to respond to the question, lol. No AC here so summers can be brutal at times but tolerable for the most part. I use my air fryer to do a lot of the cooking instead of the oven. In the winter, the heat is rarely turned on unless it's absolutely needed. Ambient heat from cooking/lights/tv and heavy blankets/warm clothes will suffice. It's easy enough to tolerate but I would probably change my tune if I lived with a roommate/family/etc.

  • Kellye Dundon's avatar
    Kellye Dundon 10/31/2024 10:28 AM
    LAST DAY! Let's go team! Finish Strong!

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    Kellye Dundon 10/29/2024 10:45 AM
    Let's keep it up! 2 more days to get those points in!

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    Kellye Dundon 10/22/2024 4:28 PM
    Great job everyone! Let's keep it up in the second half of the challenge! Don't forget, you can always go back and check your actions from previous days if you missed any.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Reducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

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    Kellye Dundon 10/11/2024 8:49 AM
    going paperless helps keep the clutter out of our house and is a stress relief. One less thing to clean
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Kellye Dundon 10/10/2024 7:04 AM
    I am in PGE territory, so it has more natural gas generation and coal compared to other electric utilities in the state. There is more thank 3 times the coal generation than solar (which would probably surprise people). This makes conservation even more important because of the environmental impacts of power plants. You can check your energy mix for your utility on the Oregon Department of Energy website here: State of Oregon: Energy in Oregon - Electricity Mix in Oregon
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    Share your suggestions and observations here

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    Kellye Dundon 10/03/2024 10:36 AM
    Improve weather stripping around exterior doors, especially the 1st floor conference center doors.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Kellye Dundon 10/02/2024 8:55 AM
    Taking a walk at lunch helps me refocus and jump back into work for the afternoon

    • Audrey Pulliam's avatar
      Audrey Pulliam 10/02/2024 9:11 AM
      Hey Kellye! I do something very similar, I take a walk before and after work. I walk to the lake and back to get as much nature as I can in a concrete jungle! Sometimes I'll make a pit stop at my grocery store too (saves me the drive over for a bigger trip)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Share the names of the tribal lands that you reside on.

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    Kellye Dundon 10/01/2024 10:23 AM
    Atfalati
    Kalapuya
    Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
    Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
    Cayuse