Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Allison Foster

Seattle Market

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
326 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

25

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

sustainable seafood meal

consumed

Allison 's actions

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.

COMPLETED
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 4
DAILY 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

SDG #12 Consumption & Production

Each day, I will spend 7 minutes learning about sustainable fashion so that I can engage in this practice.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Know Your Sustainable Seafood Options

SDG #14 Life Below Water

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Induction Cooking

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 15 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 2
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
Allison Foster 4/30/2022 11:34 AM
Most excited to visit the local climbing walls and find new camping spots during our staycation. Eventually most excited to go whale watching soon off the coast of this wonderful state!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Allison Foster 4/30/2022 11:33 AM
Something I've always dabbled with in and out, setting goals and this time to focus during earth month has reminded me that checking in with myself and prioritizing my health has benefits everywhere.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What was the tastiest sustainable seafood meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Allison Foster 4/30/2022 11:31 AM
Two of the tastiest sustainable seafood meals I've ever had, one was off a boat in Mauritius where the guides spearfished and roasted them on sticks over a fire. The other was from eating and Sushi Kashiba in Washington that uses sustainable and locally caught fish.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Allison Foster 4/30/2022 11:15 AM
Today I celebrated a work-life balance by setting some time aside to go to the rock climbing gym. Getting on the wall and focusing on not only the physical challenge but also mental challenge of climbing while appreciating the balance between strength and movement that is needed to reach the top of the wall helps me reset. By resetting I can check in with myself mentally and emotionally and avoid burnout at work. By showing up for myself and allow the space to show up for others.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Allison Foster 4/28/2022 10:03 AM
I've found either thrifting or renting clothes has been a great way to avoid buying more clothes.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Allison Foster 4/10/2022 6:54 PM
I find the grocery store to be the most difficult place to avoid plastic. Things such as tofu, sauces, and others that are staples in my diet frequently come in plastic. We try to always bring our own bags, go the bulk route for our bigger items i.e. rice, nuts, etc. and I've recently found a no plastic cosmetic company that offers bamboo cases with refillable product. Another way I've began to cut plastic out of my daily routine.

Read More