Jennifer Nelson

Thank you everyone for an awesome EcoChallenge! I'm here to capture our success - you can of course continue to log those actions and take pride on our accomplishment. I just need a snapshot now for the EcoTimes.  ALSO - last chance to win a straw set! Answer one of the reflection questions, reply to this post, add your own post... I'll be wrapping up distribution of prizes today no later than 5pm. :)

Tomorrow's class on low waste food packaging has been cancelled due to lack of rsvp. Thanks for your patience and participation in the EcoChallenge!

Congratulations team for making it this far! I'm so proud of all the change we have made and look forward to highlighting our collective impact on Horizons Wednesday. And now, without further ado, the final weekly winners are....

Laura, Max, Alicks, Angie, Margarita, Julie, Elizabeth, Robin, Lynn, Thea, Isela, Jared, Amy and Jennifer S.

But guess what? That's only 14 people... we have 20 prizes... 6 more people can win!

How can you win a set of two silicone straws in the last 3 days of this challenge? Sign in to the EcoChallenge, and share something to the feed. Ideas for sharing include:

- Answer a reflection question
- Show a photo related to the challenge you selected
- Post a thought about how the EcoChallenge was for you

I'll keep an eye out for the first 6 people who have never posted to the feed and be sure to send them their prize too.

Thank you all for taking the challenge and building a little sustainability muscle this summer!

Green cleaners class tomorrow during lunch! Learn why and how to make your own cleaning rags, all purpose spray, soft scrub and glass cleaner. Don't just hear about it - make samples to take home! This chart from Oregon Environmental Council gives you some great reasons to join us Thursday at noon in the Washington St Conference Center at 102 SW Washington St, Hillsboro, OR 97123.

Week 3 winners will receive their reusable snack bags this week. We are in the home stretch - just one week to go, and this time, I'll get to reward the top 20 people on the discussion board with two durable silicone straws!

Haven't won a prize yet? You CAN win this - right now, only 11 people are posting their thoughts, questions and photos. To get in the running for these straws, you really only have to make 1 post! :D

Congratulation to week 3 winners: Laura, Jared, Angie, Amy, Kristen, Max, Margarita, Isela, Julie, Alicks, Emily, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jackie and Thea!

Flash Giveaway! From NWEI....

 

Recruit team members and enter to win this bundle of goods. Each team member you recruit equals one entry.

 

1. Go to 'Dashboard'

2. Scroll down to the 'Earn More Points' section.

3. Click on 'Recruit Participants' or 'Recruit Teammates'.

4. Share your unique Referral URL.

 

*They will pick a winner at 9am PDT on July 19th. 

This week, EVERYBODY who has participated in the discussion here wins a bamboo silverware set because 12 of us have participated! Thanks Robin, Laura, Julie, Angie, Alicks, Max, Lynn, Thea, Robin, Isela, Jared and Jackie for keeping the discussion going and motivating one another. :)

Missed out on this one? Don't worry - there is a second chance in the last week of the challenge to win a prize for gabbing online. So start answering questions, sharing successes, and cheering us all to victory! 

Did everyone see this awesome prize opportunity from NWEI?!

Giveaway rules (...giveaways rule!):

 

We know that people thrive when we are seen and supported. The more we share that we're all in this together, working towards a plastic-free world through our individual actions, the more we feel invigorated to keep on going.

 

Did anyone choose "advocate for reusable dishes at work" as their challenge? If so, how can I help you be effective in this! It's an easy and fun way to reduce our waste footprint here at the office and I've got resources to help you get started! :)

Due to low confirmed attendance, we have had to cancel the green pet supply class on Tuesday. We hope to reschedule it for the fall sometime - please let me know if you'd like to be notified when we do!

The next two "one and done" classes are taught by yours truly. I will be there to host them no matter what size audience commits - consider this your chance to get a free private tutorial if no one else comes!

· Make Your Own Green Cleaners, WSCC, 7/25, 12:30 pm  

· Reduce Food Packaging Waste, PSB 390, 7/30 , 12:20 pm  

RSVP to sustainabtility@co.washington.or.us