"I believe in a better future, with fresh air, clean water, and a stable climate.
Our individual behaviors are important in creating this environment. Everyday people raising voices and taking action.
Our actions, our impact, and our will to create significant change. As we take small steps forward, we better our future."
POINTS TOTAL
0
TODAY
0
THIS WEEK
1,629
TOTAL
participant impact
UP TO
920
gallons of water
have been saved
UP TO
1,712
minutes
spent learning
UP TO
1,945
minutes
spent outdoors
UP TO
1,945
minutes
not spent in front of a screen
UP TO
6.8
pounds
food waste prevented
UP TO
14
pounds of CO2
have been saved
UP TO
40
zero-waste meals
consumed
Shirley'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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
COMPLETED
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
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Communicate Constructively
SDG #16 Peace & Justice
I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 60 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 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
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 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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
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
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
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So, instead of spraying the grass with pesticides (for the fire flies) I will try planting more of this around the yard. I already have Mint and Cat Nip!
I have been really happy to see more and more homes replacing part or most of their lawns with gardens. Here is a link to a fascinating study that shows a lack of data is a big issue with determining how healthy firefly populations are! Evaluating firefly extinction risk: Initial red list assessments for North America https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8598072/
"We found at least 18 species (14%) are threatened with extinction (e.g. categorized as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable) due to various pressures, including habitat loss, light pollution, and climate change (sea level rise and drought). In addition, more than half of the species (53%) could not be evaluated against the assessment criteria due to insufficient data, highlighting the need for further study."
I had no idea that so few invertebrates and insects had been assessed for their conservation status! "Currently, the Red List comprehensively covers charismatic vertebrates, including mammals (91% of all species assessed) and birds (100% of species assessed) [3]. Invertebrates, in contrast, are profoundly underrepresented on the Red List, with just 2% of described species (24,219 out of an estimated 1,478,938) assessed as of 2020 [3]. This gap is even wider for insects: although they represent an estimated 53% of described animal and plant species, only 1% have been assessed [3]."
Stop underestimating the value and importance of time. The markets have proven resilient over the long term. Historically returns have been generally positive over multi-year periods. By staying invested, you may give your assets the chance to rebound in the wake of downturns. And as difficult as it may seem.. staying true to a personalized, long-term financial plan can help you achieve your objectives. I have to trust my financial advisor. (Lucky for me I married her!)
Need babies? Mine are full. I will use some of them in my outside planters once the weather warms up. I actually take cuttings off most of my indoor plants and use them outside. They don't flower but they add texture and color to the planters.
Although, you might get some visitors with the catnip! We put a pot out on the porch of my parent's house that we grew for the cats and a bunch of neighborhood cats started showing up to check it out :)
