Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Laura DeSimio

Deloitte Sacramento

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,071 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

67

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1,080

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1,165

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1,165

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Laura's actions

Education & Livelihood

Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Find out where your energy comes from

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 20 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG #15 Life On Land

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

COMPLETED
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 25
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Equitable Food Access

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 20 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Support A Renters Bills of Rights

SDG #1 No Poverty

Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 20 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
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?

Laura DeSimio 5/02/2022 8:06 AM

Once again, I really enjoyed the ecochallenge! Last year I learned a lot and was able to keep up most of the habits I practiced. I loved this year's focuses and the balance between the learning front and the day-to-day action front. I think the habits that the ecochallenge has prompted me to begin will stick around!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Online Energy Audit

What most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?

Laura DeSimio 4/26/2022 7:47 AM

Since we're renting, we can't really implement some of the tips ourselves, but there are things we can bring up to the landlord. We've definitely made some adjustments to reduce our energy consumption - esp. since the price of natural gas skyrocketed this winter (so heating the house) and prepping for the heat that will come this summer (hello rolling blackouts). Luckily this house was designed with good window placement to take advantage of natural light

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon Impact

What is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?

Laura DeSimio 4/26/2022 7:42 AM

I think I do pretty well here - but there's always the hidden things aren't there?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security Know Your Produce

What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?

Laura DeSimio 4/26/2022 7:40 AM

Living in a heavy agricultural zone this helps me understand the ecosystem a little more clearly since it's not something I've ever really thought about before

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

Laura DeSimio 4/26/2022 7:39 AM

I thought this was a good framework for all of the other areas - I kinda wish I had started here. But in any event, I liked the reminder that these issues are global, since a lot of the actions are hyper-local.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Learn About Invasive Species

What is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?

Laura DeSimio 4/25/2022 7:55 AM

I didn't like reading about this since it seems like the examples weren't necessarily intentional. I was in DC when stink bugs were the new invasive species, then it was snakeheads, then it was the lantern moths (last year) - makes you wonder what's next...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Support Local Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

Laura DeSimio 4/25/2022 7:52 AM

I loved learning about this - it helped me see the thought behind the garden at my house (I had always thought that it was more of a folly and a water-waster, but now I can see that the variety is helpful to bees (we have a ton!)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

Laura DeSimio 4/25/2022 7:47 AM

I combine my mindfulness goal with my spending time outside goal - I find that they really go hand-in-hand with each other.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?

Laura DeSimio 4/25/2022 7:45 AM

I realize how lucky I am because my city makes it really easy to dispose of hazardous household waste - you just have to go to the dump and they can help you with everything you have!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Mend Clothing

What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

Laura DeSimio 4/25/2022 7:43 AM

I think that was one of my favorite "challenges" - I have always mended clothes and stretched out their use as long as I can. My tip for others: If there is a rip at a seam, it is really easy to repair. If their is a tear not at a seam, it is likely due to fit or use issues, so you can repair it, but know that it is a short-term fix.

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