Lara Eury
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 766 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1energy auditconducted
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO545minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO545minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3hoursvolunteered
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
Lara's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 45 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Climate & Ecosystems
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share it with others on my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
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.
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
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 45 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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Lara Eury 4/26/2022 7:46 PMI reviewed my retirement portfolio through an investment impact screener and was very surprised to discover I hold investments that significantly contradict my values. As a result, I will reevaluate my portfolio and make some changes! Ignorance is NOT bliss!
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Lara Eury 4/18/2022 1:06 PMConducted two energy audits last week. One through Energyearth and the other through our Gas Company, Peoples Gas. There are no significant findings or recommendations other than replacing our AC/Furnace, which we already planned to do this year. Minor suggestions included purchasing an electricity monitor, faucet aerator, toilet tank bank, smart power strip, and an outdoor water-saving hose nozzle. Out of curiosity, I may get an electricity monitor. However, there are many brands and models at various price ranges, so I will need to research them before buying. -
Lara Eury 4/07/2022 5:43 AMI tried the 5-minute shower today. It was not as horrible as I thought it would be. Although, once the challenge is over, I may change to a 6-minute shower. The water tank is at the opposite end of the house, so it takes almost a minute before the hot water shows up!