Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Larissa Malone

Medicalz Unitz

"Get out and explore!! But do it sustainably!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
453 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

765

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

393

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

18

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

230

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

3.1

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

7.0

sustainable seafood meals

consumed
UP TO

6.4

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Larissa's actions

Health & Equity

Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 60 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Join A Climate Action Orginization

SDG #13 Climate

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

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

COMPLETED 11
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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG #14 & 15

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Connect With A Nonprofit

SDG #12 Consumption & Production

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about nonprofit organizations that focuses on sustainable consumption and production patterns so that I could participate in their activities.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

What was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?
Larissa Malone 4/25/2022 4:37 PM
There are so many different non profits to learn about and learn from. The ones that are important to me contribute to the conservation of animals both here in the Northwest and around the world. Conservation Northwest is one of the largest contributors to the data collection and volunteer work here in WA, and I learned a lot about their program and hope to do my own volunteering in the future!

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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?
Larissa Malone 4/22/2022 12:12 PM
I’ve never seen these lists, and thought it was interesting that there was such a diverse range of food types on each. I know I make the right choices for my health in taking advantage of all the local farms and produce stands in my area, and enjoy going straight to the fields many months of the year.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Larissa Malone 4/22/2022 12:07 PM
I have a small water footprint, until its accounted for food and travel. If only the small positive choices we make on a daily basis with our personal living habits could translate into more water saved. Calculating my personal footprint helps me imagine how much water large corporations and facilities use on a daily basis, and how important “efficient” facilities are, and why making large changes and building with conservation in mind is so important!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Larissa Malone 4/18/2022 9:05 AM
I’ve always been fairly water conscious, but showers are for sure the place I waste the most. Paying attention to what I’m doing in the shower, and planning ahead to not “dally” while getting ready has helped me cut down shower time.

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Larissa Malone 4/18/2022 9:03 AM
Exploring local gardens in the peak of tulip season = double win!!

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Larissa Malone 4/18/2022 8:59 AM
I wanted to make sure I joined this challenge again this year since I learned SO MUCH last year. This year has been more challenging; I’ve been busier, feeling more stressed, and just not feeling positive about the state of the world. Even though I haven’t checked in daily, when I do I know I’m making a lot of small changes, even when I’m not checking in. Something that matters to me and will continue to matter. The daily tasks make me realize how much I DO accomplish daily, weekly, monthly, and that the real point of all this is to have tasks become positive lifestyle changes! I’m changing slowly, and continuing my good habits, and I know it makes a small difference! Happy exploring, and I hope everyone makes a little bit of difference today!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
Larissa Malone 4/18/2022 8:47 AM
I’m super excited to try out the company Ridwell! They take many different materials that I haven’t been able to properly recycle or trash in the past. There are also many different waste facilities that are located in the surrounding counties that I now will utilize!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
Larissa Malone 4/18/2022 8:45 AM
I made the most of my mini staycation, and didn’t travel more than 100 miles away from my house. By planning driving loops I was able to enjoy new and fun places while ending back near my house at night!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Larissa Malone 4/18/2022 8:41 AM
I’ve been exploring almost weekly for as long as I remember, and if I don’t get my outdoor time in, it really effects my mental health! But I was getting stuck visiting the same places, so this has made me try new ones! I found a new beach that is now going to be one of my favorites!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

How did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?
Larissa Malone 4/18/2022 8:38 AM
I’m still working on using all the parts of my food, but have found that by paying more attention to veggies when I purchase them helps me keep the waste down. Also, so many “waste” foods can be made into a mash that can be added to a pets food! They love the extra treats!

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