Tiffney Porter
""You never know how or when you'll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else." -Denzel Washington"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO23conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO330minutesspent learning
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO90minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Tiffney's actions
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
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.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 15 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
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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 10 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 10 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Education & Livelihood
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
SDG #17 Partnerships
During the day, I will schedule 2 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 10 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.
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.
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.
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 QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Tiffney Porter 4/30/2022 9:57 AMPracticing a work life balance has helped to focus on ME TIME even if it's just for 5 minutes. It has relaxed my mind, body and soul which has helped relieve alot of stress. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Learn More and Talk to My FriendsWhat was something you learned from your friends during Earth Month?
Tiffney Porter 4/30/2022 9:48 AMDuring earth month I learned alot but here are a few. I learned where to dispose of old medication, trying a meatless meal which can be as simple as drinking a smoothie, making sure to turn off the water when brushing my teeth and turning off lights when not in the room. This challenge has helped me to become more aware of the simple things that can make a huge impact. -
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