Lisa Dowling

Seattle Market

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
209 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

30

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

74

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

0.7

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

1.4

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

30

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Lisa's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG #13 Climate

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

Lisa Dowling 4/29/2022 3:32 PM
I was not as good as I hoped to be for earth month, but every day I thought about my footprint. I did change up my regular yogurt routine to reduce the number of single use containers, I bundled my Amazon deliveries (but am still sad about how much waste I created), was conscious of the length of my showers (not terrible, but could be shorter). I hope to keep the ecochallenge in mind long after this is over. Thanks to Brooke and team.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Lisa Dowling 4/12/2022 8:55 AM
I just took a month off because my life was not in balance. I spent part of that month hiking in places I've never been before. Seeing such beautiful scenery helps us understand what it is we're trying to save through sustainability efforts.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Lisa Dowling 4/04/2022 11:57 AM
I am very much attempting to reduce my single use plastics, but once again I have a container of Chobani yogurt on my desk. I have written to Chobani to see if my flavor will be offered in their large container, but did not receive a response from them. I contemplate switching flavors to address this. I could also look into making my own, but don't know that I would do that consistently.

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- Brooke Rolph 4/04/2022 5:50 PM
  I totally get it. Maybe compromise and switch flavors sometimes to reduce plastic, but leave room to enjoy your favorite sometimes too. I love that you emailed them about it! Great work!
  
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