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Welcome to Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals!

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals
April 1 - April 30, 2022
Claudia McGrath's avatar

Claudia McGrath

WSP USA West Region

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 362 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    585
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    216
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    9.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    22
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.5
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    3.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    585
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Claudia's actions

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 60 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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

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

COMPLETED 4
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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

[WSP custom action] Embodied Carbon Action Plan

WSP has signed the Structural Engineering Institute 2050 Commitment (SE 2050) to reduce embodied carbon in structural systems. Read WSP's newly published embodied carbon action plan (ECAP).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

[WSP Custom Action] Take Five And Find Out What it Takes to Reach Net-Zero!

Do you know what it will take to reach net-zero? Do you know which technologies and innovations are needed to keep warming below 2°C or 1.5°C? Take five minutes to see if your ideas on investments can get us to net zero!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • 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?
    Claudia McGrath's avatar
    Claudia McGrath 4/15/2022 4:13 PM
    During my walk, I tried to easy my mind and thoughts by focusing on my surroundings.  Looking at the water, the many trees and skies helped relax me and then I listed the many things that I am so grateful for.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
    Claudia McGrath's avatar
    Claudia McGrath 4/12/2022 1:48 PM
    When you spend most of your time indoors you miss out on mother nature's small gifts.  I normally go for a daily walk and it's the season for ladybugs, butterflies and baby ducks and geese.  These little things bring me joy and define spring time.
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    • Erik Piro's avatar
      Erik Piro 4/12/2022 3:46 PM
      Indeed, it's the little things that can make a big difference!  Happy Springtime, Claudia!
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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?
    Claudia McGrath's avatar
    Claudia McGrath 4/11/2022 4:24 PM
    My goal this week is to have at least two vegeterian meals a day.
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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?
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    Claudia McGrath 4/08/2022 11:02 AM
    One way that I reduce my water usage is by wearing the same pants or shorts two to three times before washing them.  This is especially convenient when working from home and helps cut down on doing laundry.
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  • Claudia McGrath's avatar
    Claudia McGrath 4/08/2022 10:28 AM
    I joined because I feel that I need to be more aware of how my actions impact our environment.  I hope to gain some knowledge to broaden my horizons.
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