Ciara Doyle
4/06/2022 12:47 PM
The primary energy source in my region is Hydro (45.8 %). Solar and wind are renewable: Solar (1.7 %) ; Wind (10.1 %)
Ciara Doyle
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 893 Total
Participant Impact
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up to275minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to275minutesspent outdoors
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up to30minutesspent learning
Ciara's Actions
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a tree
Self explanatory. Plant a tree, and take a photo of it. The goal: More trees. Why did I chose it? Because I just did it, and whew...not easy work!
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Education & Livelihood
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG #11 Communities
Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 15 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Feed
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Ciara Doyle 4/16/2022 2:58 PMI haven't been so great about checking in lately! But this weekend, I bottled some kombucha. I'm still trying to learn how to make it. -
Ciara Doyle 4/07/2022 1:39 PMOne of the habits that I've made over the years is to make my own fire starters. I do a lot of camping and have a wood stove in the house. I save dryer lint and egg cartons and make homemade fire starters - https://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/diy-fire-starter-ideas/ -
Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Find out where your energy comes fromWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
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Ciara Doyle 4/05/2022 12:59 PMJoshua B challenged us to plant a tree! If you can't plant one, maybe there are ways that you can support organizations that do this kind of work! Friends of Trees is one of them! I have received trees from them in the past and one time I volunteered to do a neighborhood tree planting by bike! It was really fun to get to know my neighbors and neighborhood. https://friendsoftrees.org/ -
Ciara Doyle 4/04/2022 9:09 AMI used to buy a loaf of bread a week that was in plastic bag. I tried baking my own bread but I eat way more than I have time to bake. About a year ago, I signed up for a local bread delivery service called Starter Bread. It's really great. They bake the bread in their PDX home and deliver it wrapped in paper. -
Ciara Doyle 4/03/2022 2:27 PMToday, I walked to the local coffee shop instead of the Starbucks. It's a little longer of a walk but I made the time. Also remembered to bring my bags to the store and containers for getting coffee and sugar in bulk. -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Learn About Invasive SpeciesWhat is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Ciara Doyle 4/02/2022 12:06 PMI got a free book from Tualatin Watershed Weed Watchers. Here is a picture of one of the entries, the Purple Loosestrife. You can report on oregoninvasiveshotline.org
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Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Share Your Eco HabitsHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Ciara Doyle 4/01/2022 5:13 PMUsing kitchen scraps to make stock! I have a bag in my freezer and I save up onion peels, carrot greens, celery scraps etc. And then I make stock! -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Ciara Doyle 4/01/2022 5:11 PMToday I stepped away from work and did 10 minutes of yoga and then emptied the dishwasher and listened to music. -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Ciara Doyle 4/01/2022 5:10 PMI should buy in bulk more. Today I used some powdered milk that I probably could have bought in bulk.
