Alycia Maharaj
4/19/2022 9:14 AM
reduce using single use utensils and coffee cups
Alycia Maharaj
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 833 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO80minutesspent learning
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UP TO900minutesspent outdoors
Alycia's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 15 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 15 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
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.
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 QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Carry My TrashWhat one thing will you do right away to reduce your waste? What is the second thing you will do?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster RisksWhat are the climate and disaster risks in your region?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Induction CookingWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Alycia Maharaj 4/18/2022 3:59 PMI really like induction cooking. Heats up quicker and easy to clean. -
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?
Alycia Maharaj 4/12/2022 9:16 AMHand wash dishes instead of using the dishwasher and do full loads of laundry once a week. -
Alycia Maharaj 4/11/2022 3:32 PMIt's actually going great and makes me feel motivated to keep up with the eco friendly choices I can make everyday. -
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?
Alycia Maharaj 4/11/2022 3:29 PMI actually moved last week to a new area which is super close to the river. So, I spent 30 minutes this morning just walking along the river and learning about my new area. It was super peaceful and was an energizing activity to do right before work.