

Dionne Carloni
"Adopting sustainable practices to contribute to a better world."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 932 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO146minutesspent learning
Dionne's 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.
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.
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
Dionne Carloni 4/29/2022 7:58 AMThe EWG site is really interesting to understand what ingredients used in products can be harmful. I plan to use it for reference for my personal use and when researching products for Owned Brands. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Dionne Carloni 4/29/2022 7:51 AMI have worked on downsizing what I have, and it makes me a lot more thoughtful on anything I bring into my home. I buy less online and avoid purchases I can't return. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Dionne Carloni 4/29/2022 7:45 AMI will explore renewable energy and other options that will reduce my carbon footprint where I rated highest in for my home and transportation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Dionne Carloni 4/20/2022 4:41 PMPracticing work-life balance provides my head some relief and clarity. I also feel more present in what I'm doing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
Dionne Carloni 4/20/2022 4:35 PMI've added copies of the clean 15 and dirty dozen to my phone for easy reference while I'm grocery shopping. It slipped my mind a few times, but I'm doing a better job this week of sticking to it. -
Dionne Carloni 4/08/2022 12:04 PMChicago Residents!! Request a Free Tree to beautify and purify your yard. Click the following link for more details: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/forestry/svcs/tree_planting.html -
Dionne Carloni 4/05/2022 5:09 AMFor those of you in or near Chicago, the alderman for logan square & avondale is doing a paper shredding / electronic recycling / prescription drug take back event. Please see this link for more details. https://facebook.com/events/s/paper-shredding-electronics-re/536371051480735/ -
Dionne Carloni 4/04/2022 6:23 PMThe Buy Nothing neighborhood sites on Facebook have been such a great way to give things no longer wanted or needed to people in your area that do. I've also made a lot of connections with people in my community through the site. -
Dionne Carloni 4/01/2022 5:25 AMGood morning everyone, and Happy Earth Month! I'm looking forward to what we can accomplish together during this challenge. Let's go team WBA!! -
Dionne Carloni 3/30/2022 3:03 PM-
Maggie Tracey 3/30/2022 10:01 PMCan't wait Dionne! Looking forward to racking up some points and getting the team excited!
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