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Jamie Damato

The Hartford EARTH Team

"Small Actions, Big Impact"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 693 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1,190
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,370
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,040
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,765
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1,104
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Jamie's actions

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 60 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Jamie Damato 4/21/2023 10:42 AM
    Trying to decide how I'd like to spend Earth Day this year. I think I might start the day exploring some of my area's many natural preserves/parks. Then maybe head out to a local garden center and spend some hours working on my garden and yard. What is everyone else doing?

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    Jamie Damato 4/14/2023 11:41 AM
    The unseasonably warm week we have had up hear in New England has really kick-started my spring yard plans. It just reminded me of all the beauty that nature has to offer, if you take the time to care for and nurture it. Planning to hit up some garden centers this weekend to look at what tree I'd like to plant in my yard for one of my actions. Definitely needs to be a native variety, but thinking something that will not only be pleasant to look at, but also provides some kind of benefit to the area as well. Can't wait!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Plant a Tree
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Jamie Damato 4/11/2023 12:14 PM
    Knowing how valuable a resource trees are, not only to humans (lumber, paper, energy conservation, etc.), but to our Earth's ecosystem, it gives me a sense of purpose to be able to plant one, two, three trees. Not only am I helping nurture nature by putting trees back in the ground, but also enhancing the beauty that surrounds me with new native species.

    • Lisa Doherty's avatar
      Lisa Doherty 4/17/2023 5:34 AM
      I agree Jamie, one of my goals for this challenge is to plant a tree. It is amazing how much good can come from this type of action.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Spend Time Outside
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Jamie Damato 4/05/2023 2:54 PM
    a breakdown of human socialization and interactions; a severe impact on overall health and wellbeing; missing out on the beauty of nature and being unable to appreciate our precious resources, and understand why they are so in need of preservation and conservation.

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    Jamie Damato 4/05/2023 2:52 PM
    I was at the transfer station today and saw one of my biggest recycling pet peeves...an used pizza box. Why is it that no one ever seems to know that you can't put pizza boxes (w/ all those greasy oils) in with other cardboard recycling? What can we do to get the message across? Small actions, big impact.

    • ANGELA STEWART's avatar
      ANGELA STEWART 4/07/2023 9:10 AM
      Actually, I recently did research on this issue because a lot of places will take used pizza boxes. We just got a Dominos in my town and they specifically have a link and a indication that their boxes are recyclable. recycling.dominos.com

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    Jamie Damato 4/04/2023 1:02 PM
    I am so excited for Earth Month and taking action with the Eco Challenge!!

    • Lisa Doherty's avatar
      Lisa Doherty 4/05/2023 10:18 AM
      Jamie, Thanks for joining the team and for helping us to support a healthier environment!