

Matthea Mitchell
"I participate in the eco-challenge so I can work on making my campus, community, and the world more sustainable :)"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,145 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,589minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO520gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO41hoursvolunteered
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UP TO102meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO83conversationswith people
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UP TO1,589minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Matthea's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.
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.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Matthea Mitchell 4/25/2022 7:31 PMWith the nicer weather, I found myself outside more often this week than usual. It was very refreshing to just enjoy the world and be in all of the sunshine and nature :) It definitely improves my mental health being able to spend time outside away from screens :) -
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?
Matthea Mitchell 4/22/2022 10:30 AMI hope to conserve water by turning off the faucet more often while I am brushing my teeth, and only using water was necessary (cooking, utilizing the bathroom, etc.), limiting my use for more unnecessary activities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Matthea Mitchell 4/22/2022 10:29 AMI have been a vegetarian for most of my life, and recently, I found Beyond Burgers. They taste, from what I have heard, like real meat-products, and they are super nutritious as well! I also found out that giant grilled mushrooms are the perfect dinner plate :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Matthea Mitchell 4/10/2022 12:13 PMOne of the most memorable volunteer experiences that I had was helping cook food for the Ronald McDonald House. It was really nice to give to families staying at RMH and cook them a meal (and dessert :) ) and put smiles on their faces and food in their stomachs. Being able to help others, especially if they are going through hard times, is something that we should all participate in. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Matthea Mitchell 4/04/2022 2:19 PMOne way that I help my community become more sustainable is by participating in my campus's clean sweep events. During these events, I walk around different parts of campus and pick up litter and recyclables. It is very rewarding to give back to the campus and community by cleaning it up and ensuring that it stays healthy, pretty, and sustainable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
Matthea Mitchell 4/04/2022 2:15 PMBeing able to respect each other while helping save the planet goes hand-in-hand. Creating and sustaining a more eco-friendly, healthy planet, comes from creating healthy relationships as well. It's just as important to have society be socially healthy and supportive, as it is to have a healthy and supportive planet!