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Lisa Doherty

The Hartford EARTH Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 55 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    3.0
    steps taken
    to protect pollinators

Lisa's actions

Wildlife

Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 15 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy the Outdoors for 30 Minutes

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, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Learn How to Save the Bees

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spending 15 minutes learning about local pollinators and why they are so important.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Protect Pollinators with a Plant or Mini-Habitat

Pollinators need a little help from their friends like us! I will take 3 steps to protect pollinators, such as planting a pollinator-friendly plant, installing a pollinator hotel, or by leaving leaf litter for pollinators to call home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 30 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

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DAILY ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Save Water When Washing Dishes

Dishwashers can save water — if used wisely. I will only run the dishwasher when it’s full and skip the pre-rinse to reduce water and energy use. If I don't have a dishwasher, I will turn off the tap as often as possible while washing dishes.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

Take Shorter Showers

Conserving water helps protect this precious resource. I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

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?


  • Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 4/01/2025 5:32 AM
    • Wildlife Guardian 🦉
    First day of the 2025 ecochallenge, hope everyone is excited to get started! Looking forward to learning more about the ways to improve our environment.

    • Maria Couvoussis's avatar
      Maria Couvoussis 4/01/2025 5:34 AM
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      it's such a fun thing to do - hope you enjoy it :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What changes did you make to improve your sleep, and how did they affect your day?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 4/01/2025 5:22 AM
    • Wildlife Guardian 🦉
    Working on better sleep by having a routine before bed. Will continue to work on this task.

  • Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 3/31/2025 11:27 AM
    • Wildlife Guardian 🦉
    Great to be part of The Hartford's Eco Challenge again this year! Small actions make a large impact.