

Lucia Garabo
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 401 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO35minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO100gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
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UP TO35minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Lucia's actions
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
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
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.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 60 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 30 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 20 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
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.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 10 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.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Lucia Garabo 4/12/2022 1:30 PMI already use an induction cooker! I like that it is faster and typically safer than gas to use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Lucia Garabo 4/11/2022 1:05 PMMy favorite pollinator is the bumble bee! I was happy to see that my wild violets that grow naturally in my backyard attract a number of local pollinators and I am currently growing wild bergamot too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Lucia Garabo 4/06/2022 12:43 PMI recently found that my backyard naturally grows violets! I also took out old invasive roots in one of my flower beds. There, I plan on planting evening primrose and sunflowers which are native plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Lucia Garabo 4/06/2022 12:36 PMIn addition to this, I have set up rain collection buckets in my backyard for watering my plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Lucia Garabo 4/01/2022 12:38 PMThe most I use plastics is when I go out to eat or grab a drink somewhere during lunch or before work--I can always have my reusable cups on me so I can avoid that plastic. -
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?
Lucia Garabo 4/01/2022 6:19 AMI will look into energy efficient options for my home to save electricity and travel to the grocery store by foot or bike instead of drive when I can. -
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?
Lucia Garabo 4/01/2022 6:13 AMI was surprised at all the fruit on the Dirty Dozen list. I'll switch to going to local farmers markets to get fruit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Lucia Garabo 4/01/2022 6:09 AMThe most water consumption of mine comes from my shopping habits. By reducing how much I shop and shopping secondhand, I can greatly reduce how much water I consume in a day.