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Amita Tripathi

Indescribable Stunning Earth

"Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty."

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participant impact

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    104
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    944
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    248
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    19
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    40
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    111
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Amita's actions

Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 4 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Equitable Food Access

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 4 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Induction Cooking

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 4 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 4 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Share Your Eco Habits

SDG #11 Communities

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 30
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 4 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG #14 & 15

I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

Economy & Communities

Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will spend 4 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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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 4 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

Education & Livelihood

Volunteer to Tutor

SDG #4 Education

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

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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

Thank Educators

SDG #4 Education

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 4 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 4 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Get To Know Your Watershed

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 4 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 3 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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.

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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?


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    Amita Tripathi 4/30/2022 11:27 AM
    Save Mother Earth. Go green. Protect the forests. They are the climate umbrellas of our planet.
  • 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?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 10:02 AM
    Mending is a way of repairing clothes that have holes, stains, or other signs of wear to make them more useful and beautiful. It's about using what you have, embracing imperfections, fixing what's broken, and rejecting the idea that newer is better.  
    When friendships fall apart, it can feel like it’s impossible to pick up the pieces and fit them back together. Some broken friendships are destined to stay that way. However, when you have a special intimate friendship that brought meaning to your life, a renewal is important. Restored relationships give us perspective on our experiences, and deepen our lives. Not all friendship fissures are fatal.
    If you have a long lost friendship you’d like to rekindle, chances are you’ll be able to make a meaningful reconnection. Today, we are discussing a five step plan that will help you determine whether or not a friendship should be saved, and if so how you can do it. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Induction Cooking
    Would you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 10:01 AM
    A home energy audit checklist is used to assess the energy efficiency of a home based on equipment, appliances, design, and usage. Certified energy auditors can use this checklist to identify opportunities for energy cost reduction and recommend solutions.
    Check the energy efficiency of electrical equipment, appliances, and systems.
    Take photo evidence of areas that need proper insulation and other opportunities for improvement
    Review energy consumption habits and make recommendations to reduce utility expenses
    Add notes and comments where necessary
    Sign-off with a digital signature

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Online Energy Audit
    What most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 10:00 AM
    A home energy audit or energy evaluation or energy assessment is exactly as it sounds. Much like any audit that is performed on finances, jobs or companies, an audit will assess all of your home’s energy uses and outline all of the specifics. In simple words, a home energy audit is a process that helps you to identify where your home is losing energy and what steps you can take to improve energy efficiency. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:59 AM
    Raise awareness of the 2030 Agenda and the achievement of the SDGs for persons with disabilities;
    Promote an active dialogue among stakeholders on the SDGs with a view to create a better world for persons with disabilities; and
    Establish an ongoing live web resource on each SDG and disability.
     
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Research Impact Investing
    After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:58 AM
     Portfolio diversification is the process of selecting a variety of investments within each asset class to help minimize investment risk. Diversification across asset classes may also help lessen the impact of major market swings on your portfolio. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Volunteer to Tutor
    What do you enjoy about supporting others who are learning?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:57 AM
    I take an interest in a variety of people, including students. If someone asks me to proofread a paper, I do so if I have the time and feel that I can be of assistance. I do it because I can, and I get paid in satisfaction. I try to do things that I enjoy, and if I can help without doing their homework and have the time, I will do so. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Volunteer In My Community
    What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:55 AM
     Eat Locally. Send a message to businesses in your community by supporting local merchants. ...
    Form a Community Garden. ...
    Start a Neighbourhood Compost Bin. ...
    Ride Your Bike. ...
    Join a CSA. ...
    Volunteer for Earth-Friendly Causes. ...
    Carpool. ...
    Plant Trees.
  • 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?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:54 AM
    Recycle. Place recyclable trash into bins for pickup service or bring to recycling centers. ...
    Compost. Place compostable garbage items in a bin outside your home. ...
    Trash can. Put non-recyclable items in plastic bags and place into trash cans. ...
    Hazardous material disposal.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
    Why is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?

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    Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:54 AM
    Third, Indigenous Peoples help protect our environment, fight climate change, and build resilience to natural disasters, yet their rights aren't always protected. While Indigenous Peoples own, occupy, or use a quarter of the world's surface area, they safeguard 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity.