Amita Tripathi
"Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO104advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO944gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO248minutesspent learning
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UP TO19poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO40pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO111zero-waste mealsconsumed
Amita's actions
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 4 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 4 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 4 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 4 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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 4 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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 4 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.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 4 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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
Thank Educators
SDG #4 Education
I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.
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
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 4 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 4 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 4 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 3 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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Amita Tripathi 4/30/2022 11:27 AMSave Mother Earth. Go green. Protect the forests. They are the climate umbrellas of our planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Mend ClothingWhat was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 10:02 AMMending is a way of repairing clothes that have holes, stains, or other signs of wear to make them more useful and beautiful. It's about using what you have, embracing imperfections, fixing what's broken, and rejecting the idea that newer is better.When friendships fall apart, it can feel like it’s impossible to pick up the pieces and fit them back together. Some broken friendships are destined to stay that way. However, when you have a special intimate friendship that brought meaning to your life, a renewal is important. Restored relationships give us perspective on our experiences, and deepen our lives. Not all friendship fissures are fatal.If you have a long lost friendship you’d like to rekindle, chances are you’ll be able to make a meaningful reconnection. Today, we are discussing a five step plan that will help you determine whether or not a friendship should be saved, and if so how you can do it. -
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?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 10:01 AMA home energy audit checklist is used to assess the energy efficiency of a home based on equipment, appliances, design, and usage. Certified energy auditors can use this checklist to identify opportunities for energy cost reduction and recommend solutions.
Check the energy efficiency of electrical equipment, appliances, and systems.
Take photo evidence of areas that need proper insulation and other opportunities for improvement
Review energy consumption habits and make recommendations to reduce utility expenses
Add notes and comments where necessary
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 10:00 AMA home energy audit or energy evaluation or energy assessment is exactly as it sounds. Much like any audit that is performed on finances, jobs or companies, an audit will assess all of your home’s energy uses and outline all of the specifics. In simple words, a home energy audit is a process that helps you to identify where your home is losing energy and what steps you can take to improve energy efficiency. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:59 AMRaise awareness of the 2030 Agenda and the achievement of the SDGs for persons with disabilities;
Promote an active dialogue among stakeholders on the SDGs with a view to create a better world for persons with disabilities; and
Establish an ongoing live web resource on each SDG and disability. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:58 AMPortfolio diversification is the process of selecting a variety of investments within each asset class to help minimize investment risk. Diversification across asset classes may also help lessen the impact of major market swings on your portfolio. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Volunteer to TutorWhat do you enjoy about supporting others who are learning?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:57 AMI take an interest in a variety of people, including students. If someone asks me to proofread a paper, I do so if I have the time and feel that I can be of assistance. I do it because I can, and I get paid in satisfaction. I try to do things that I enjoy, and if I can help without doing their homework and have the time, I will do so. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Volunteer In My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:55 AMEat Locally. Send a message to businesses in your community by supporting local merchants. ...
Form a Community Garden. ...
Start a Neighbourhood Compost Bin. ...
Ride Your Bike. ...
Join a CSA. ...
Volunteer for Earth-Friendly Causes. ...
Carpool. ...
Plant Trees. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household ChemicalsDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:54 AMRecycle. Place recyclable trash into bins for pickup service or bring to recycling centers. ...
Compost. Place compostable garbage items in a bin outside your home. ...
Trash can. Put non-recyclable items in plastic bags and place into trash cans. ...
Hazardous material disposal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations CommunitiesWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Amita Tripathi 4/29/2022 9:54 AMThird, Indigenous Peoples help protect our environment, fight climate change, and build resilience to natural disasters, yet their rights aren't always protected. While Indigenous Peoples own, occupy, or use a quarter of the world's surface area, they safeguard 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity.