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Suzy Uransky

STAND " See Talent, Ability, Not Disability

""If we all work together, we can foster greater understanding, positive change & create a more peaceful world..." Michael Jordan "

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participant impact

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    867
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1,185
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,010
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,010
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Suzy's actions

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Join A Climate Action Orginization

SDG #13 Climate

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

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Education & Livelihood

Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Economy & Communities

Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs

SDG #7, 9 & 12

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Economy & Communities

Find out where your energy comes from

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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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 15 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

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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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Health & Equity

Learn About Participation and Representation

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

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Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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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.

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Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG #11 Communities

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

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Engage In Active Listening

SDG #17 Partnerships

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 50 conversations per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 15 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
    Who is affected by water insecurity in your region? How are they affected? How are you impacted by water insecurity?

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    Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:38 PM
    Ironically, people that live closest to our largest water source, the Gulf, are affected by water insecurity and land insecurity due to coastal erosion.  This is also impacting sustainability to animals, birds, fish and even insects. 

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    Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:31 PM
    Two miles in 24 minutes! Challenging myself to go further, faster!

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    Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:30 PM
    Continuing to challenge my family & extended family to think about how their actions matter!

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    Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:29 PM
    Slowing down to speed up.  Mindfulness helps to clear my head!

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    Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:27 PM
    Love my walks with my kids as the sun goes down over the lake!  Appreciating the little things!

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    Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:26 PM
    Focus on self care when practicing mindfulness has great benefits!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:43 PM
    Climate change not only impacts our weather patterns, is killing sea life and land animals. 

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    Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:39 PM
    Can't believe a month has almost already passed.  I have learned so much participating in the eco-challenge! Best thing is that I can continue learning and doing my part to make a difference!  Would love to hear what your biggest learns are!

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    Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:36 PM
    Forgot to celebrate some of the to-do's I checked off during my staycation two weeks ago.  Happy to say I got a little glow to my skin by spending time outdoors!

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    Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:34 PM
    Continuing to challenge my family to minimize water waste through shorter showers, wash a load of dishes, using rain water to water plants, being thoughtful about separating our trash, carrying a reusable insulated cup during the day, trying to drink my body weight in water daily!