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sunshine sebesta

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"Ecochallenge 2022! Looking forward to mindfulness and working toward change!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 770 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    825
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    404
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    17
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    335
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    6.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    2.9
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    6.1
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    825
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

sunshine's 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 16
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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 12
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG #15 Life On Land

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • 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?

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    sunshine sebesta 4/14/2022 1:54 PM
    It is very easy to make zero waste meals when you have a flock of chickens and a chef for a partner who loves to make stock!



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    sunshine sebesta 4/08/2022 12:25 PM
    I just added 3 additional one time actions to my goals!  All three align with the weekend plans of putting in our garden!  I am excited to spend some time on invasive species and pollinator research as we launch this years garden!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Why is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?

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    sunshine sebesta 4/05/2022 2:24 PM
    Equity for all is at the core of a sustainable society!  Loved spending the time today investing in gender diversity topics!

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    sunshine sebesta 4/05/2022 2:23 PM
    I just finished the They/Them Patagonia film recommended under learning about Gender identity and it was a great film!

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    sunshine sebesta 4/04/2022 2:52 PM
    Starting Spring Break at home with Sloane and committed to spending time outside!  We had a quick hail storm this morning, but spent 45 minutes outside at the pond with the dogs!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?

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    sunshine sebesta 4/01/2022 11:58 AM
    Reminder to buy strawberries and apples organic because we eat so many in our home!  We use this guide to assist in keeping our produce clean and safe for Sloane!

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    sunshine sebesta 4/01/2022 11:52 AM
    I chose actions that would benefit my family and wellbeing.  I am excited about being intentional and staying focused on doing small adjustments to make a big impact!
    30 minutes outside this morning was an amazing start to the month!

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    sunshine sebesta 3/31/2022 3:52 PM
    Ecochallenge starts tomorrow! Looking forward to being outside and celebrating Earth Month!