Lisa Doherty
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 491 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO114plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO27poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO30advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1,180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
Lisa's actions
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Land + Forests
Compost Food Waste
Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 2 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Lisa Doherty 4/30/2024 9:54 AMit provides a great feeling of accomplishment and anticipation as you see that apple tree grow knowing in the future it will bear fruit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?
Lisa Doherty 4/30/2024 9:52 AMI would say the water bottles from single serve were the most prevalent in my household followed by the plastic zip lock bags. I've replaced the disposable bottles with reusable stainless steel and glass. Same with the plastic bags, using more glass containers to store food in my refrig. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Lisa Doherty 4/30/2024 9:49 AMEspecially with it being spring, I've noticed how I've forgotten how fresh everything is when it starts to green-up outside. There is a cool breeze but warm sunshine, it is a nice feeling. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Lisa Doherty 4/30/2024 9:46 AMI was surprised how much I could compost just from making a salad for my family.
Once the compost is ready, I have several gardens where I will use the material. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Lisa Doherty 4/30/2024 9:43 AMLess watering of outdoor plants when the weather reports are showing it will rain. Reduce the amount of excess water being used daily. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Lisa Doherty 4/30/2024 9:41 AMIt was interesting to learn how much water is used daily. I am more mindful of running the water for different tasks and turn it off while multi-tasking. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
Lisa Doherty 4/02/2024 10:38 AMIt is early spring here in New England but I have a number of daffodils and tulips coming up in the yard. I have planted flowering shrubs and apple trees in the past to encourage the pollinators and have something blooming three seasons. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Lisa Doherty 4/01/2024 1:18 PMIn my household, we no longer purchase the individual water bottles and have used the reusable stainless steel and regular drinking glasses for our beverages. It is unbelievable how many bottles we were using in the day to day. -
Lisa Doherty 4/01/2024 1:13 PMSo glad to have joined the Ecochallenge for Spring 2024! I'm excited to see how much The Hartford team can accomplish together. I enjoy learning about new ways to conserve water and energy and seeing the team's comments inspire me to try other challenges too.