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Honor of Earth Day<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 22 is Earth Day, reminding us to care for the planet that sustains us. But the
<a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.html" target="_blank">
Oregon Sustainability Act</a> defines "sustainability" as using, developing and protecting resources in a manner that enables people to meet current needs and provides that future generations can also meet future needs from the joint perspective of environmental,
economic and community objectives. While that’s a mouthful, it reminds us - particularly in light of 2020 events - that to thrive on this planet means taking care of the environment
<i>and</i> people. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What does this look like your everyday life? At home, you might use a
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sustainability/lifestyle/index.htm">green checklist</a> or even a
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/residential/pages/calculate-your-carbon-footprint.aspx">
personal carbon calculator</a> to lower your environmental impacts. You can measure how your
<a href="https://mapmyemissions.com/home">driving</a> affects the planet, or better yet, hop on your bike or transit. It also means thinking about how your choices affect equity, fairness and opportunity for other people, from the
<a href="https://www.fairtradeamerica.org/shop-fairtrade/fairtrade-products/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmv-DBhAMEiwA7xYrdzHPT1oULlhEPHW8Q4LZGPVbu48NYOzDhClP6E0TFkZs3ZMJud3xbxoCZSEQAvD_BwE">
food you eat</a> to the <a href="https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas/discover-portlands-black-owned-businesses/">
businesses you support</a>, or where you invest your money. Sometimes, it might mean standing up and speaking out when you witness injustices.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This Earth Day, as we emerge from a tumultuous year, we can begin to heal through thoughtful choices, practicing kindness for the planet, but also kindness for each other. Let’s work together toward a more
sustainable world. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please feel free to re-purpose this for your internal agency communications.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Be well,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Dave Wortman, LEED AP BD+C, ISSP-SA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Statewide Sustainability Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Department of Administrative Services | State of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">1225 Ferry St. SE, U100 | Salem, OR 97301-4281<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mobile: 971-304-8733<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDAS/subscriber/topics?qsp=ORDAS_3,">Subscribe to the Oregon sustainability newsletter</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/das/Facilities/Pages/Sustainability.aspx">Visit the DAS Sustainability web site</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#70AD47">Joy is not in things, it is in us.
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