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Khalilah Lushiku

Falconservationists

"With care and community, we can make a positive impact on the world!"

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    1,185
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    spent outdoors
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    1,055
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    126
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    with people
  • UP TO
    1,185
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    not spent in front of a screen

Khalilah's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Economy & Communities

Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs

SDG #7, 9 & 12

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Education & Livelihood

Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Getting Around

I will take public transportation instead of private transportation to get places, so as not to put one more car on the road. I will also walk more shorter distances instead of driving.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Go On a Nature Walk

You can go with your class, another teacher or go by yourself. Check with Debbie or Maryanne to get into the woods. Traci is happy to go on walks with 3-5. Debbie would too, but she doesn't have time in her schedule.

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Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG #7 Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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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

Create A Readiness Plan

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

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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.

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Education & Livelihood

Engage In Active Listening

SDG #17 Partnerships

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 3 conversations per day.

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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

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 15 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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Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Make/use eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

Vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, H2O2 etc.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Buy sustainably grown and ethically harvested coffee and chocolate

see above

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/29/2022 4:34 AM
    I'm really excited to hike in the Catskills. I feel like that's the best way to experience them, mix tranquility with stress and action, and not worry about displacing communities by staying in an Airbnb.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/29/2022 4:32 AM
    The linking factor across all of these goals is that people need money, or at least an absence of debt, to address these problems. It seems like some of these goals are in opposition to others, while others are new sides to the same problem coin. For example, developing countries need foreign investment in building sustainability. How is that different from predatory "partnerships" that are already taking place between former colonial powers and their newly independent former colonies? I also found it interesting that international tourism still seems to be a necessity for sustainable economic growth, when other aspects of this challenge have asked us to plan "staycations" because of the huge carbon footprint attached to air travel. Maybe in order to be truly sustainable, countries need to look for sources of economic growth within their own borders?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/27/2022 4:16 AM
    Huge gaps in equality and inclusivity are hindering the goal of attaining a peaceful society that's able to build accountable, sustainable institutions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/22/2022 12:25 PM
    If we don't take significant steps to address climate change, there will be more loss of life (dead zones, endangered/extinct animals, etc)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    Write three words to describe your walk.

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/22/2022 9:35 AM
    My nature walk was:
    - Refreshing
    - Inspiring
    - Calming
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/22/2022 9:34 AM
    My balcony is now a flower and vegetable garden. It is a LOT more pollinator friendly! I am both excited and nervous about this.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/14/2022 5:50 AM
    I want to see how much more this shift ends up costing me in dollars each month (to be honest, I'm nervous about the extra expense) before I push this onto others. I know that the long term sustainable effects will be beneficial if everyone gets involved, but I'm also worried about asking friends to take on more personal costs. HOWEVER if this doesn't end up being too expensive, that will be an extra selling point!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/13/2022 5:44 AM
    To meet these goals, you need money, access at a local level, and partnership between governments and civilians. I also think it might be necessary for developing countries to have their post-colonial debts forgiven in order to make sustainable systemic improvements.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?

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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/04/2022 11:58 AM
    I've never used these lists before, and they made me sad to think about all the strawberries and apples I buy. This past weekend, I planted spinach and tomatoes, and I bought bell peppers for their seeds. So at least I can stay more away from the dirty dozen.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    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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    Khalilah Lushiku 4/03/2022 2:05 PM
    It was fulfilling to mend my own clothing, but also time consuming. I have hemmed two pairs of pants, and discovered holes in a few more pieces of clothing. I'll fix those too...eventually!