

Archela Daly
"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,161 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO140gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO435minutesspent learning
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UP TO17conversationswith people
Archela's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Participate in Comerica's Master of Sustainability Awareness Program
I will sign up for Comerica's Master of Sustainability Awareness Program and will work on my MSA Seedling level certification (or higher certifications for existing MSA participants).
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Education & Livelihood
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
SDG #17 Partnerships
During the day, I will schedule 1 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 15 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
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.
Economy & Communities
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
Each day, I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion so that I can engage in this practice.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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 1 conversations per day.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Participant Feed
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Archela Daly 4/29/2022 6:24 AMIt's my last day working during Earth Month 2022. This eco-challenge has been so fun and educational. I'm so proud of all of us for working on being more sustainable! And remember, just because April's over, doesn't mean we should stop...let's take the info we've learned and keep it going! 🌍🌎💚🌳🌼🌺🌱🌷 -
Archela Daly 4/28/2022 7:26 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Archela Daly 4/27/2022 10:29 AMThese goals are to promote everyone's well-being by achieving gender and race equality, justice for all, and providing inclusive societies to live in. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Archela Daly 4/27/2022 9:42 AMThese goals are to provide everyone with education and employment, as well as making our country more inclusive, sustainable, and safer for everyone. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Archela Daly 4/27/2022 9:35 AMThese SDG's are to give everyone basic human needs. The goal is to end poverty, hunger, and malnutrition, and bring food security and safe drinking water to all. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Archela Daly 4/27/2022 8:39 AMThe energy in my area comes mostly from natural gas and coal, followed by nuclear. Wind, hydro, and solar are low but will hopefully become greater each year. I would love to install solar panels at my house! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Archela Daly 4/27/2022 7:39 AMI would really like to have an induction stovetop. They are more efficient, more accurate, and they don't burn natural gas! -
Archela Daly 4/27/2022 6:26 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women and girl's equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?
Archela Daly 4/26/2022 11:29 AMBelow are 10 examples of discrimination and barriers women face every day. Addressing these problems and getting more women into power will greatly help women and girl's representation.
Pregnancy discrimination
Motherhood
Gender pay gap
Sexism
Sexual harassment
Being held to different standards
Menstruation troubles
Pink tax
Stereotyping
Not being taken seriously -
Archela Daly 4/26/2022 11:08 AM