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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals expert in no time!
"Work towards a greener, sustainable, equitable future."
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
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 30 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
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.
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share it with others on my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection.