Michael Schurr
4/12/2022 8:12 AM
Ensure healthy lives while reducing inequalities within cities
Michael Schurr
"To do my part as a steward for our planet!"
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participant impact
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO221minutesspent learning
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UP TO45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO63conversationswith people
Michael's actions
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
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
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.
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
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.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.
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.
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.
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 10 conversations per day.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 10 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Michael Schurr 4/06/2022 8:07 AMIt aims to provide the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to address sustainable development challenges. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Michael Schurr 4/04/2022 9:00 AMTo reduce inequalities and provide quality education-
Rebecca Milstein 4/05/2022 8:42 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Michael Schurr 4/02/2022 7:37 PMEnding poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.-
Rebecca Milstein 4/05/2022 8:43 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Michael Schurr 4/02/2022 7:31 PMSDG Basic needs are provision of nutritious food, clean water, sanitation, health services, education services, and human security services. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
Michael Schurr 4/02/2022 7:29 PMUpper Bronx River Watershed, there are multiple reservoirs in our watershed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Michael Schurr 4/01/2022 2:07 PMI am ordering less from Amazon and purchasing more local.-
Rebecca Milstein 4/02/2022 6:43 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Michael Schurr 4/01/2022 2:06 PMZiplock bags, reusable plastic container.-
Rebecca Milstein 4/02/2022 6:42 PM
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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?
Michael Schurr 4/01/2022 2:05 PMI made a roasted cauliflower curry over basmati rice, fantastic!-
Rebecca Milstein 4/02/2022 6:42 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Michael Schurr 4/01/2022 7:58 AMWe compost and mix with our soil, mulch, and have spread wildflower seeds over a portion of our yard.-
Rebecca Milstein 4/02/2022 6:42 PM
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