Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Mary-Ann's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
621 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

340

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

315

minutes

spent outdoors

Mary-Ann's 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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Know Your Sustainable Seafood Options

SDG #14 Life Below Water

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG #7 Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Induction Cooking

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 8 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 18 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Participation and Representation

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG #14 & 15

Each day, I will spend 8 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 18 minutes learning about gender diversity.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

SDG #12 Consumption & Production

Each day, I will spend 8 minutes learning about sustainable fashion so that I can engage in this practice.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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 11
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

Climate & Ecosystems

Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer

SDG #1 No Poverty

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/27/2022 5:56 PM

What a beautiful month this has been. Not only have we had a great opportunity to focus on the welfare of our planet but it is the beginning of gardening season! I've loved starting my vegetables from seed, prepping the greenhouse and the garden, enjoying the return of the birds to our cool Canadian climate and watching the sunsets from the front porch. I look forward to leaning into spring, playing in the dirt, and walking barefoot in the grass. I take with me the deeper lessons I've learned this month and pledge to continue my journey to contributing to a healthier planet.
Thank you Shift Network for offering this opportunity and many blessings to everyone who took part.

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- Anna Maria Waterhouse 4/27/2022 10:20 PM
  
  Hi Mary-Ann your spring garden sounds delightful. I've also enjoyed the many learnings from being part of this team and eco-challenge. From you I heard about Tree Sisters and spent some time exploring what they're all about, thank you for sharing. Love and blessings to you.
  
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Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/26/2022 8:16 AM

I'm grateful to spend more time reflecting on how my daily actions impact the planet. This month I was happy to discover what I already do to behave in a more sustainable way but also to notice where the gaps are and to spend time learning about these in order to incorporate new habits. Thank you for all the resource materials!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What was the tastiest sustainable seafood meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/22/2022 9:44 AM

I've been vegan for 13 years but since this is a team goal, I recently read about the huge disruption to the ocean floor caused by dragging for fish and explored some of the new plant based seafood options. I could share a crab cake recipe made with hearts of palm?? Thanks for reminding me of the importance of sustainable seafood!!

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- Angela Bohl 4/26/2022 5:41 PM
  
  That sounds delicious! I'd love to know how you make those. A vegan diet is such a great choice for the planet.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/20/2022 6:53 PM

I have volunteered on several occasions in a local soup kitchen - The Mustard Seed - where meals are prepared and served to the city's homeless population. It struck me that although homeless, every person was so grateful and joyful as they came up to get their plate. It helped me be so much more appreciative of all that I have - Each time, I left full of gratitude for what the city's vulnerable population had taught me. Find the joy...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What area of climate action are you most passionate about and why?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/03/2022 7:46 AM

Saving trees! Recently joined Tree Sisters.

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- Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/27/2022 5:43 PM
  
  yes! I actually learned about Tree Sisters from the Shift Network! :)
  
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- Angela Bohl 4/26/2022 5:45 PM
  
  That's great! Do you know about The Shift Network's partnership with Tree Sisters? Shift is campaigning to raise enough money to plant 1,000,000 trees, and inspire other businesses to take on similar goals. Check it out here: www.TheShiftNetwork.com/Trees
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

Would you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/03/2022 7:44 AM

I'm trying to increase our percentage of raw food and using the dehydrator for cooking more than I'm used to!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/03/2022 7:42 AM

Without these pollinators we wouldn't have any food!! We try to attract pollinators by planting flowers they love. It sustains the pollinators and beautifies our surroundings!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/03/2022 7:38 AM

Create new outfits from old ones by mixing and matching! Donate clothing you no longer want or need to charity organizations. Shop at a consignment store forsomething that is new to you!

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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?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/03/2022 7:27 AM

I went through my plastics yesterday... none is single use but I sorted and found other uses for each container and started replacing these with glass or bamboo.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

Why is art an important way for you to express sustainability values?
Mary-Ann Zauhar-Hiscock 4/03/2022 7:23 AM

When I paint a landscape, I slow down, look at the earth in a different way, as a gift that I am a part of... I feel so much gratitude.

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