Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Jean's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
266 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

60

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

65

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.2

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

7.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

2.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Jean's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Jean Henderson 4/23/2022 11:54 AM

Stink Bugs....They are everywhere. Not happy when they are in my home.
I imagine they feed on leaves etc that the good bugs feed on, depriving them of food. Not to mention the damage they do to fruit trees and crops.

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- Susan Routh 4/30/2022 6:55 AM
  
  I knew they are a nuisance, didn’t realize the damage they cause!
  
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Jean Henderson 4/22/2022 4:26 AM

Over the last few days, I have organized an informational booth along with voter registration at the Earth Day Festival in Summit Park to be held April 23. 8 volunteers will work the shifts and share materials and register voters.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Jean Henderson 4/17/2022 4:41 AM

In order for a field of corn to produce ears of corn, we need pollinators! Pollinators help feed the world. Butterflies are my favorite. I have a small pollinator garden but will be expanding after some construction in our back yard. I have made my list!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Jean Henderson 4/17/2022 4:38 AM

I had my weekly garbage down to 1/2 of a bag. It has creeped up over the last year. I need to focus on that. I do recycle and compost and make good choices with my grocery purchases BUT I can be more focused.

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- Susan Routh 4/30/2022 6:59 AM
  
  I bring my wing bags to the grocery store- and often when shopping elsewhere I forgo the bag(& tell them they should ask if the customer if they want a bag)
  
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