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
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 893 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO275minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO275minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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.
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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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.
