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Brion Hurley
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Support pollinators
Take an action to support our planet's pollinators. Learn about bees and butterflies. Make your yard more attractive to pollinators by planting native plants or reducing chemicals. Sign up for the Backyard Habitats Certification program. Share what you've learned.
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Protect our watershed - learn and do
The Tualatin watershed is crucial to our community's well-being. Learn more about the conservation and restoration activities of the past and present that are ensuring the health of our watershed. Pick an action from the following options: 1) Switch to organic or slow-release fertilizers, 2) Replace a non-permeable surface with a permeable one, 3) Always pick up after pets (if you notice a location, park, or greenspace with a pet waste problem, find a way to improve the disposal infrastructure), 4) Plant tough/hardy plants that require little or no extra water/fertilizer, 5) Use roof water or greywater in the garden instead of having it run directly to the street or down the drain.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT PLASTICS IN THE WASTE STREAM
The history of recycling programs is complex. Much of the confusion about what is and isn't recyclable started decades ago. Take some time time to learn about the evolution of plastic recycling efforts. Click 'learn more' for suggested videos and articles.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 25 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials LEARN MORE ABOUT PLASTICS IN THE WASTE STREAMDid you learn anything with this challenge action that changes your perspective on recycling? What about plastics specifically?
Brion Hurley 5/18/2020 7:58 PMWorking with coffee shops, they are struggling to find ways to avoid disposable cups. Lots of ideas right now, but too early to tell what will win out. I think the exchange program seems most likely, either cleaned by the shop or a 3rd party. I summarized it in a recent article: http://www.recyclingadvocates.org/what-is-the-future-of-byoc-post-covid-portland-coffee-shops-speak-out/-
Jane Burch-Pesses 5/19/2020 9:07 AMNice article and I especially liked your references. Now I am even more ticked off at New Seasons for not allowing us to bring our own bags.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Brion Hurley 5/18/2020 7:54 PMLocal farmers markets are struggling right now, but they allow us access to local food, and we need to find ways to help them survive during this time. I was able to help out Oregon City last weekend with some ideas for increasing the speed of vehicles through their drive-thru market (if they need to revert back to that system in the future). I found some amazing items, like mushrooms, bread, pita chips and kombutcha! So good!-
Jane Burch-Pesses 5/19/2020 9:10 AMI love the farmers markets! Also love that they are finding ways to stay open during this shelter in place time. Portland Farmers Market was great last Saturday. (It's snap pea season!)
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