Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Helena Lam

Team Greening Guidewire

"Trying to leave the planet a better place for future generations <3"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,138 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

228

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

17

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

104

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.4

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

2.9

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Helena's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Getting to Know Alemany Farms

Check out our GGB Getting to Know Event with Alemany Farms to learn about sustainable farming and food systems!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs

SDG #7, 9 & 12

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG #7 Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

UNCOMPLETED
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.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Education & Livelihood

Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Education & Livelihood

Volunteer to Tutor

SDG #4 Education

I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Volunteer In My Community

SDG #11 Communities

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG #11 Communities

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Participation and Representation

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Cleaning Product Ingredients

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 5 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Learn About Equitable Food Access

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 10 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

Volunteer

SDG #1 No Poverty

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Practice A Sharing Economy

SDG #1 No Poverty

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 20 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

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

COMPLETED 8
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.

UNCOMPLETED
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?

Helena Lam 4/28/2022 12:23 PM

Interested in learning more about how you can engage in climate action besides only Earth Month:

Check out the Earth Month Gnet page + consider joining GreenGuide, our Sustainability ERG - sign up HERE

Ask me any questions - If I don't have the exact answer, I have an expert in my network that would know :)

Sign up for this upcoming NON-Guidewire sponsored talk with climate experts on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 12-1:30pm PT. To sign up, check here: https://bit.ly/3Lno1g1

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Helena Lam 4/28/2022 12:20 PM

What were things that you were most surprised to learn during this year's EcoChallenge? Feel free to drop your favorites in the reply!

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Helena Lam 4/25/2022 2:26 PM

Thanks for all those who attended our GGB Getting to Know event with Alemany Farm.

For those who couldn't attend, we have included a link to the Zoom recording: https://guidewire.zoom.us/rec/play/N-BVvEYPyEi2oyUGGrUAm5Rt6Inve7n1HyvQP5cflo8mVUXHE9[…]RpKdDr8IwdnP6gfA1nqe1eUH7.KDa9VFn7-cX7OMWj?continueMode=true and attached the presentation deck.

We would love your feedback via this SurveyMonkey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BM5CVQZ

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security Make Zero-Waste Meals

How did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?

Helena Lam 4/25/2022 2:23 PM

Just put my egg shells in my plants :D

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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?

Helena Lam 4/19/2022 11:41 AM

I had no experience mending clothes but figured it out quite quickly by just putting a thread in. I was able to repair a hole in this thrifted pair of jeans, hence extending the life cycle of this pair of jeans for many more years + prevent it from going to the landfill!

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Helena Lam 4/14/2022 3:41 PM

Thanks for all those who attended our GGB Getting to Know event with VOICE Ireland.

For those who couldn't attend, we have included a link to the Zoom recording: https://guidewire.zoom.us/rec/share/TK8hjjQsOVJD44jiN8-BNH-3_aOIF-hxB46BmHNlkXNTavR9f0PA6RgO3LuNvLiS.ZDNLKCIEoND3E04r and attached the presentation deck.

We would love your feedback via this SurveyMonkey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B3LFT2B

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product Consumption

What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?

Helena Lam 4/08/2022 8:40 AM

I just made this tasty eggplant parm! Just added some panko bread crumb with some tasty Rao tomato sauce. :)

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Helena Lam 4/06/2022 8:22 AM

I was able to volunteer at a local urban farm in New Haven that is promoting organic practices. It was great to remove weeds for the upcoming growing season in Spring! It made me realize how much work it takes to grow our food. Please try to avoid creating food waste by buying what you need or freezing any extra veggies where possible!

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Helena Lam 4/06/2022 8:14 AM

If more people have a predominately plant-based diet, this will lower our emissions significantly as meat production requires many natural resources and lead to greater GHGs.

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