Amit Tripathi
"We are committed to a sustainable future and to improving the social, economic and environmental well being of the community."
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO420minutesspent learning
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UP TO183minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO183minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Amit's actions
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 4 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 4 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
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.
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
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 5 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.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 5 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 5 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
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
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 10 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
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.
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
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Amit Tripathi 4/30/2022 11:17 AMTrees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change. -
Amit Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:43 AMDo the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. -
Amit Tripathi 4/28/2022 8:13 AMThe bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot. -
Amit Tripathi 4/27/2022 7:44 AMIf you destroy the earth, you destroy the chance of life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Amit Tripathi 4/25/2022 6:44 AMWhile the SDGs are broadly framed with 17 separate goals, they inherently interlink with each other forming an indivisible system with the three dimensions of social, economic and environmental. On the one hand, achieving one goal or target may contribute to achieving other goals or targets. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Amit Tripathi 4/25/2022 6:44 AMThe purpose of an energy audit (sometimes called an “energy assessment” or “energy study”) is to determine where, when, why and how energy is used in a facility, and to identify opportunities to improve efficiency. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Create A Readiness PlanWhat was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?
Amit Tripathi 4/25/2022 6:43 AMPeople.
Facilities.
Communications and warning technologies.
Fire protection and life safety systems.
Pollution control systems.
Equipment.
Materials and supplies.
Funding. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster RisksWhat are the climate and disaster risks in your region?
Amit Tripathi 4/25/2022 6:42 AMDisaster risk is expressed as the likelihood of loss of life, injury or destruction and damage from a disaster in a given period of time. The definition of disaster risk reflects the concept of hazardous events and disasters as the outcome of continuously present conditions of risk. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Find out where your energy comes fromWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Amit Tripathi 4/25/2022 6:41 AMRenewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Induction CookingWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Amit Tripathi 4/25/2022 6:35 AMWhether you’re building a brand new restaurant or looking to remodel, it’s important to consider your options when it comes to what type of cooking equipment will be best for your business. Induction cooking has grown in popularity over the years, but the way it works and the benefits of using it are still a mystery to many. Keep reading to learn what induction cooking is and why it’s a popular choice amongst many restaurateurs.