

Traci Pearl
""What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO420minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
Traci's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Bring Reusable Containers For Lunch
It would be awesome if we could all bring in reusable container and utensils for lunch.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG #1 No Poverty
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
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.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Climate & Ecosystems
Make/use eco-friendly cleaning solutions.
Vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, H2O2 etc.
Climate & Ecosystems
Buy sustainably grown and ethically harvested coffee and chocolate
see above
Climate & Ecosystems
Compost
I will compost my food scraps using my building's compost and compost food scraps at school!
Health & Equity
Walk to Work/Store/Pickup
I will walk to places rather than driving!
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWrite three words to describe your walk.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 6:24 AMI built houses for Habitat for Humanity. More recently, I have loved getting my son involved in volunteering. I would like to start volunteering to help with composting in the neighborhood. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 6:22 AMWomen and girls are impacted greatly in many categories. We need to work to achieve more inclusive societies worldwide and it seems like we are back sliding in many ways in the US. -
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 6:20 AMI didn't walk to work because it is Saturday, but I walked to the store! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 6:17 AMFor these, it seems those that have access to electricity and many things are the worst offenders. As with all of these , there is uneven impact and access. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 6:12 AMHumans need to change our ways before it is too late. The planet is in crisis and we (governments and people) are unwilling to make the changes we need. -
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 6:09 AMI am noticing a real difference in my trash now that we are composting on a regular basis. -
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 6:07 AMGreat! I am loving the ecochallenge, though I am forgetting to post on a regular basis. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
Traci Pearl 4/30/2022 5:58 AMMany of the produce I purchase regularly was on the dirty dozen list. I think I will buy more cautiously moving forward. I have never used the lists before.