Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Cary Anne Broadway

Team Arch

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
371 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1,460

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1.0

meatless or vegan meal

consumed
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

120

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

815

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

280

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1.0

item

repaired

Cary Anne'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

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 30 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 60 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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Earth Hour

Join the Biggest Hour for Earth! On March 25, join this global movement by spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet. Snap a photo and submit to [email protected] to earn Ecochallenge points! Learn more at www.earthhour.org.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Greenecdotes

Have you recently taken steps in embracing an eco-friendlier lifestyle outside the office? If yes, share your “greenecdote” with us. Email [email protected] and your story may be featured on Access for Earth Month.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Cary Anne Broadway 4/11/2023 12:06 PM
Bought some hiking boots at REI and broke them in at Bog Garden behind Friendly Center. Saw lots of ducks.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Cary Anne Broadway 4/07/2023 6:13 AM
I attended a Nidra Yoga session for the full moon. This was my first time trying Nidra Yoga and I did not like it as much as I thought I would. Nidra yoga involves a lot of lying flat and visualizing, and it was hard to keep focused. I think a Yoga session that keeps me moving and engaged would help me more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Cary Anne Broadway 4/07/2023 6:10 AM
I spent time scrubbing my white shoes with a mylar sponge to whiten the rubber parts of the shoes. I also have a pair of knockoff Air Force One's that after 2 years are already coming apart. I used E6000 glue and a sponge brush to get in between the rubber and the pleather and bonded them back together.

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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?
Cary Anne Broadway 4/07/2023 6:07 AM
Went to an indoor/outdoor bar for trivia night and was able to sit in the open air and play "The Office" trivia with a fellow colleague. And we won!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
Cary Anne Broadway 4/04/2023 6:53 AM
I don't eat a lot of veggies but I know that I love a veggie tray at parties and picnics. I bought a veggie tray with a lid and cut up all my veggies, make a dip, put it all in the tray and keep it in the fridge for a snack or quick lunch. It's been fun to try different dips.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Cary Anne Broadway 4/04/2023 6:44 AM
I visited Hanging Rock state park and learned about the local wildlife and natural rocks. I also learned about the Saura Native American tribe that used to inhabit the area. I hiked to the waterfall and enjoyed the view.

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