Suzy Uransky
""If we all work together, we can foster greater understanding, positive change & create a more peaceful world..." Michael Jordan "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO867conversationswith people
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UP TO1,185minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,010minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,010minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Suzy's actions
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 20 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.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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
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
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.
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 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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 15 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
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
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.
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
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
Engage In Active Listening
SDG #17 Partnerships
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 50 conversations per day.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Communicate Constructively
SDG #16 Peace & Justice
I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 15 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.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by water insecurity in your region? How are they affected? How are you impacted by water insecurity?
Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:38 PMIronically, people that live closest to our largest water source, the Gulf, are affected by water insecurity and land insecurity due to coastal erosion. This is also impacting sustainability to animals, birds, fish and even insects. -
Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:31 PMTwo miles in 24 minutes! Challenging myself to go further, faster! -
Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:30 PMContinuing to challenge my family & extended family to think about how their actions matter! -
Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:29 PMSlowing down to speed up. Mindfulness helps to clear my head! -
Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:27 PMLove my walks with my kids as the sun goes down over the lake! Appreciating the little things! -
Suzy Uransky 4/30/2022 12:26 PMFocus on self care when practicing mindfulness has great benefits! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:43 PMClimate change not only impacts our weather patterns, is killing sea life and land animals. -
Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:39 PMCan't believe a month has almost already passed. I have learned so much participating in the eco-challenge! Best thing is that I can continue learning and doing my part to make a difference! Would love to hear what your biggest learns are! -
Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:36 PMForgot to celebrate some of the to-do's I checked off during my staycation two weeks ago. Happy to say I got a little glow to my skin by spending time outdoors! -
Suzy Uransky 4/27/2022 8:34 PMContinuing to challenge my family to minimize water waste through shorter showers, wash a load of dishes, using rain water to water plants, being thoughtful about separating our trash, carrying a reusable insulated cup during the day, trying to drink my body weight in water daily!