Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Eileen's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
446 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

160

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1,295

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

7.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

1,295

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Eileen's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer

SDG #1 No Poverty

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 13
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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Volunteer In My Community

SDG #11 Communities

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Reduce Single-Use Plastics

SDG #14 & 15

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Learn About Equitable Food Access

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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?
Eileen Pezzutti 4/26/2022 5:55 PM

I'd like to find a way to get the water out of the faucet to heat faster so that I can reduce the amount of water that runs while I wait.
Also, I want to purchase a rain barrel to collect water to use for my garden.

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- Susan Routh 4/30/2022 6:50 AM
  
  You could put a bucket under faucet to collect water ( while you wait)& pour it on your trees/grass/plants both inside your house & outside! I did that for showers for some time.. thx for the reminder 😉
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Eileen Pezzutti 4/24/2022 6:50 PM

The Food for All program distributes food to counties in Southwest, OH. When I load up a person's car, they are always so grateful for our service. It makes me realize how blessed and privileged I am with my food security. Next, I would like to volunteer somewhere using my teaching skills.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Eileen Pezzutti 4/24/2022 6:44 PM

Start a neighborhood compost pile. Have a battery, Christmas lights, and light bulb drop off in the neighborhood community space.

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- Susan Routh 4/30/2022 6:53 AM
  
  I tried to inform some of my community members about the Cincy recycle hub- and even suggested we get large recycle/trash containers- the response I got was:”who’s going yo pay for that?”😢
  
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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?
Eileen Pezzutti 4/24/2022 9:33 AM

Nature deficient and inattentive children. Sedentary life leads to health issues, too.

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