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Darcie Davis

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POINTS TOTAL

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  • 1,015 TOTAL

participant impact

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    14
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    600
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    975
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,680
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,680
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Darcie's actions

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.

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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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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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

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

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Economy & Communities

Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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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.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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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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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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Learn More and Talk to My Friends

SDG #17 Partnerships

During the day, I will schedule 2 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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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Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 30 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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Darcie Davis 4/30/2022 5:31 AM
    Dug up this invasive, aggressive and quite edible wild leek from the neighbor's yards and made pesto and pickles from it.  Everyone got a jar of each.  When finished, they returned the jars to be filled again with something yummy another time.  Yard to table!  Zero transportation emissions, hyper local, sustainable, and zero waste.

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    Darcie Davis 4/30/2022 5:22 AM
    Had a conversation with the neighbor yesterday, who was out pruning, mowing and complaining about the yardwork,  about how beneficial it is to leave your yard a little bit wild for the bees and other little critters.  I also mentioned that the invasive tri-corner leeks that were taking over are edible and the bees like them too.  I made some into pesto last week!  I told them I thought their yard was just lovely the way it is.  Less yardwork for them!  YAY!

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    Darcie Davis 4/25/2022 11:48 AM
    Walked to the library this morning to return a book before work.  Got outside time, exercise and didn't burn any fossil fuels!  Wish more places had good walkability.  I feel very fortunate.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
    What are the climate and disaster risks in your region?

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    Darcie Davis 4/24/2022 2:45 PM
    Wildfires, tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, landslides, high winds, drought and intense heat.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Learn About Gender Diversity
    Why is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?

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    Darcie Davis 4/24/2022 2:41 PM
    Equity for All impacts everyone in society for the better. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
    Why is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?

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    Darcie Davis 4/24/2022 2:38 PM
    This is their land.  They have the deep knowledge of how to live with the land and our governments need to follow their lead, give them leadership roles in relation to environmental issues and agencies.  Give them the national parks to manage and to have back for ancestral, ceremonial purposes.  It is important to me to support these issues, to listen and learn.  To help save the planet, to right the wrongs.  To decolonize my mind and community.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Research Impact Investing
    After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?

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    Darcie Davis 4/24/2022 2:35 PM
    By being informed, reading the prospectus of funds before investing, checking to see if they are on the list.  I will be checking Vanguard for any green funds they may have available.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

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    Darcie Davis 4/12/2022 6:53 PM
    Pollinators make almost all the plants happen!  My favorite pollinator is the bumblebee.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Mend Clothing
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Darcie Davis 4/12/2022 6:51 PM
    Get a basic sewing kit and iron on patches and you can mend most anything.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
    Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?

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    Darcie Davis 4/12/2022 6:50 PM
    Call 211Info, hospital or non-emergency police dept.