Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Alanna Toney

Denver Market

"Earth Loves You, Love it Back."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
691 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1,250

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

320

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

585

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

29

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1,250

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Alanna's actions

Health & Equity

Learn About Equitable Food Access

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 10 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

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

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 5 minutes learning about gender diversity.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 16
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

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 5 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
Alanna Toney 4/26/2022 1:19 PM
Weve been using Branch Basics concentrate to make all our soaps (bathroom cleaner, window cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, laundry, handsoap, etc.) for about two years now and we love it. Its safe around food and is very convenient. It reduces the use of single-use cleaning plastics and its safe for drains.

This research also encouraged me to get rid of some old paint sitting in my garage in a safe and effective way!

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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?
Alanna Toney 4/22/2022 7:31 AM
Water is really pricey in Westminster - Shorter showers are a win for the environment and my wallet!

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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?
Alanna Toney 4/14/2022 10:25 AM
I am not a fan of the 'dirty dozen.' Stanford University analyzed 237 published food studies to determine whether organic foods are safer or healthier than non-organic foods and concluded that fruits and veggies that met the criteria for organic were on average no more nutritious than their counterparts. If you learn more about organic farming and sustainability practices, you will also find that it not better for the environment. Lastly, the first dozen generates fear in buyers and creates a space where low-income families are made to feel 'less-than' for purchasing conventional fruits and veggies (when, in fact, they are doing wonderful things for their families)!

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- Gina Sebastian 4/14/2022 3:24 PM
  Thank you for sharing, Alanna. I never thought about it like that before. I appreciate the insight and will follow up in my own study to learn more.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

Why is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
Alanna Toney 4/12/2022 10:24 AM
My best friend works for a company called Equitas, they focus on gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ healthcare. We had a long conversation this past weekend about what that means in today's world where new laws are being passed that inhibit the LGBTQ+ community to thrive. Highly recommend looking into this company and learning more about how you can become an advocate.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Alanna Toney 4/12/2022 10:21 AM
Some of the tastiest vegetarian (and sometimes vegan) meals I have consumed lately have been at my future-in-laws.' They are from Southern India and have learned to cook a variety of dishes without meat or animal products - Its always encouraging to see how many variations are possible in these southern asian meals! (Plus, who doenst love taking home leftovers?!)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Alanna Toney 4/05/2022 6:15 AM
We love a brand of pre-packaged breakfast bites, but they are all individually wrapped in plastic. Instead of purchasing these again, we went with homemade breakfast bites this week. (A bit more work, but even more delicious!)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Alanna Toney 4/04/2022 9:14 AM
I spent some time over the weekend mending a backpacking pack velcro. I started with iron-on adhesive, but that wasnt strong enough to hold so I broke out the sewing machine and stitched the two pieces together. TBD on if it holds up for a long backpack trip! Saved us hundreds of dollars of replacing the pack!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Alanna Toney 4/01/2022 11:33 AM
Very surprised to see how quickly water use adds up - Definitely have some room for growth in my outside water use in the gardens.

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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?
Alanna Toney 4/01/2022 11:27 AM
Connection to nature, to your community, and to those who are spending time outside with and around.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Alanna Toney 4/01/2022 11:27 AM
Focusing my mindfulness practice to thankfulness surrounding mother earth!

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