Rachna Sethia
"Advocate for sustainable economic policies, for the protection of the natural environment."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO706gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO469minutesspent learning
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UP TO14poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO30pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO83zero-waste mealsconsumed
Rachna's 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join A Climate Action Orginization
SDG #13 Climate
I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.
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 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
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
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG #11 Communities
Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Rachna Sethia 4/30/2022 11:13 AMThere are about 2 million single-use plastic bags across the globe every minute. People use more than half a billion plastic straws every day [1]. Most of the stores use plastic bags as their packaging whenever you buy products. Even a single item consumes a disposable plastic bag. -
Rachna Sethia 4/28/2022 1:37 PMI will roam around various schools of my nation, and I will teach every student to plant a tree near their house, and I will also tell them about the value of water and why they should save water if they want to have a bright future in their family. -
Rachna Sethia 4/28/2022 9:24 AMTry and go organic wherever possible. Be it food, daily products, or clothing, choose organic substances over inorganic ones as much as you can. -
Rachna Sethia 4/27/2022 10:37 AMOur planet is definitely a priceless gift from God. It is the principal source of all essential nutrients for all living things on the planet. earth provides everything we need, including the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the home we live in. earth is known as 'Mother earth,' because, like our mother, she is always nursing us and providing for all of our needs. -
Rachna Sethia 4/25/2022 2:30 PM- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
- Keep our surrounding clean
- Plant more trees
- Conserve water and water bodies
- Educate people about the significance of conserving nature
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Rachna Sethia 4/24/2022 12:02 PMThe Earth has reached an alarming state. It’s high time for us to take action. Human activities have impacted the atmosphere and climate conditions of the Earth. It has had such an impact that the seasons have shifted. Now, there is a delay in the monsoon. -
Rachna Sethia 4/23/2022 4:20 PMChanging your driving habits can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint. Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible. -
Rachna Sethia 4/23/2022 5:02 AMWhile we all love having the newest iPhone or Android model in our pocket, the constant turnover means that 130 million cell phones are being disposed of annually. Make sure they don't end up in a landfill—where battery leaks can spill toxins into the environment. You can recycle your cell phone. -
Rachna Sethia 4/22/2022 10:57 AMHappy Earth Day... -
Rachna Sethia 4/21/2022 2:28 PMTo increase more self-awareness on saving the Earth, you can also join environmental organizations. These organizations support the achievement of sustainable goals. They also organize coastal clean-up drives, promote ecological farming, and support environmental education. You can join as a volunteer supporting their campaigns.