Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Dano Boreman

The Red Team

"I'm on the road to Shambhala. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
287 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

250

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1.0

meatless or vegan meal

consumed
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

250

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

180

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

4.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

19

conversations

with people

Dano's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Chat With A Nonprofit

SDG 12

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG 16

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).

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Share Your Eco Habits

SDG 11

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 20 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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

How are you celebrating Earth 🌎 Day?

Post in the feed about your plans or an interesting event in your community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Week 2 - Spread the news on LinkedIn

Share your Ecochallenge experience on LinkedIn. Marketing has made it easy for us, repost from the Alliance page on 4/11.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Week 2 - Share some Flair

Update your Microsoft Teams background or Email signature to reference the Ecochallenge

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Talk about the Ecochallenge with a Coworker

It's not too late to join the challenge! Share your experience or something you've learned with a coworker.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Week 1 - Spread the news on LinkedIn

Share the Ecochallenge on LinkedIn. Be sure to tag @Alliance Technical Group and include #ecochallenge2023.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?
Dano Boreman 4/11/2023 4:32 PM
I try to listen with the intention of understanding what the other person is trying to convey. When you listed to understand versus listening to respond, communication goes much more smoothly.

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- Angela Connell 4/28/2023 11:24 AM
  I find myself asking people to repeat themselves to make sure I understand what they're saying. I also repeat it in the way I heard it to see if were on the same page. It's been a great tool to ensure people are being heard.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

How do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Dano Boreman 4/06/2023 1:06 PM
Since June of 2022, we began recycling. We are making moves to compost and grow some of our own spices and vegetables. Starting small with hopes of doing more as we can!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Dano Boreman 4/06/2023 1:04 PM
Reduced interaction with our fellow humans which in turn reduces empathy and our ability to relate.

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