Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Suzanne Abram

Slalom Chicago 🌿

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
315 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

350

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

34

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

65

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

0.7

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

1.4

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

105

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Suzanne's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG #14 & 15

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 3
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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Suzanne Abram 4/30/2022 12:49 PM
We've got carp in our waterways -- I've seen them. Amazingly large fish.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

How 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?
Suzanne Abram 4/30/2022 12:42 PM
One of the reasons I spend a lot of time outside is because of my dog. I get tired walking her in the same old places all the time, so we go out to explore new areas! Most recently we found a trail that runs along a stream in a nearby subdivision. It's a great place to walk and appreciate the sunset.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
Suzanne Abram 4/30/2022 12:39 PM
I live in the Wabash River watershed -- over a large aquifer. We have multiple artesian wells in the area.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

Would you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Suzanne Abram 4/30/2022 12:35 PM
I actually have an induction burner -- I really should get it out of the cupboard and use it more.

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