Teresa Broadus
"Rock Ecochallenge 2022!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,040 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,816minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,140minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO11sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
Teresa's actions
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Know Your Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG #14 Life Below Water
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer - Days for Girls
I will volunteer once each month to sew hygiene kits for 3rd world country women that do not have resources to support their feminine hygiene needs.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
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.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security VolunteerWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Teresa Broadus 4/24/2022 10:00 PMI love baking cakes for kids that don’t normally get one for their birthday. I’ve got one planned for this week. I’ve got to decorate it with frosting. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Volunteer In My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Teresa Broadus 4/24/2022 9:57 PMI like to see reuse wherever I can. I donate clothing to the Assistance League, I donate books to local programs. We are holding a purse drive and we refurbish old pcs. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Get To Know Your WatershedWhat watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
Teresa Broadus 4/24/2022 10:04 AMOur watersheds come from 3 different directions and one of them is near Dry Creek! Ack -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
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Teresa Broadus 4/17/2022 9:27 PMI've been eating a Salmon Poke bowl with cucumbers and avocados ...each week... YUM! -
Teresa Broadus 4/17/2022 9:25 PMHey, team....we are on day #17 --- just a little over halfway through the April 2022 EcoChallenge and we are in the top 20 teams! Nice job! Keep at it....this is a great warm up for the October 2022 EcoChallenge (this is the one HP really goes all out because we report those numbers in our SI Report)! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Teresa Broadus 4/12/2022 1:13 PMI love finding new paths in our neighborhood hills and in the country....as soon as the trails dry out, I'm going in search of Hot Springs next -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Know Your Sustainable Seafood OptionsWhat was the tastiest sustainable seafood meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Teresa Broadus 4/11/2022 11:04 PMI was surprised to find out the mercury levels in different types of fish. I will be eating more of the smaller fish in the future. -
Teresa Broadus 4/11/2022 10:54 PMI took a hike behind my cabin in Garden Valley and decided to follow an elk trail. It was fun trying out a new path for a change.