Sarah Braden
4/22/2022 10:23 AM
Instead of buying rice in plastic bags, I buy bulk rice in a cotton sack and then transfer it to a reusable container at home.
Sarah Braden
"My mission is to develop new habits that will stick with me beyond this Earth Month, and to learn new things that can become part of my new goals!"
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participant impact
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO380minutesspent learning
Sarah's actions
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.
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.
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.
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 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
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
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Sarah Braden 5/02/2022 4:44 PMThanks and so much gratitude to everyone in Denver who joined together this Earth Month. Our collective impact shows that we can change things for the better. I learned a lot from everyone's posts and from the challenges themselves. I hope that we will all continue to grow our sustainable habits and learn more as the year goes on. See you all next Earth Month! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Sarah Braden 4/22/2022 10:07 AMI was able to change my 401k so that my money is in a Social Index fund. It was difficult through, because the scores on the fund could have been better. I looked at scores on https://fossilfreefunds.org/. My next step is to move my IRA from the bank where it currently is to another bank that has sustainable but also low-fee mutual fund options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat area of climate action are you most passionate about and why?
Sarah Braden 4/13/2022 10:43 AMI am passionate about marching/protesting. When I was young, my mother and her friend were active in the Sierra Club and protested against coal plant pollution. I'd like to do more communicating with elected officials, but time is limited, so I also donate to organizations. -
Sarah Braden 4/11/2022 2:45 PMHello Denver! We have officially accepted a challenge from Slalom Chicago! It's on! -
Sarah Braden 3/25/2022 7:57 AMHello Denver! Reach out to me, Sarah Meade, or other Green Team leaders if you have questions about the Ecochallenge or just want to chat about sustainability.