Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Meagan's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
590 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

666

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

26

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

4.9

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

1,370

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

29

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

10

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1,370

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Meagan's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 19
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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG #16 Peace & Justice

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 30 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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Meagan Morabito 4/19/2022 6:16 AM

I've been using my reusable baggies and beeswax paper for leftovers. They're super cute and washing them is easy. One less item to waste in the kitchen!

Read More
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?
Meagan Morabito 4/12/2022 12:04 PM

I used ALL of the collard greens when cooking them for a meal. Everything from the stalks and leaves was used in the dish. It's a wonderful southern dish that goes well with fried chicken sandwiches!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Meagan Morabito 4/11/2022 5:23 AM

Spending too much time inside can create a level of depression. Seeing the sun and getting fresh air is an easy step to put a smile on your face. The more you get comfortable staying indoors, the harder it is to get outside!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Meagan Morabito 4/11/2022 5:22 AM

It's so easy to avoid meat in the morning! Eggs, bagels, toast, cereal, fruit, smoothies are all great non-meat options!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?
Meagan Morabito 4/11/2022 5:21 AM

It's always a good habit to take a second to think about your response, before speaking to people! It's so easy to get frustrated and short with people. Deep breaths :)

Read More
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?
Meagan Morabito 4/08/2022 9:36 AM

Since working from home, I only wash my hair maybe twice a week. It cuts way back on time bathing and It's better for your hair too! Opt for shampoo/conditioner and soap bars over traditional bottles and that helps to avoid waste as well.

Read More
Meagan Morabito 4/07/2022 6:28 AM

Since working from home it is much easier to avoid unecessary waste when it comes to meals! No need for plastic packaging or disposable cups.

Read More