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Welcome to Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals!

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals
April 1 - April 30, 2023
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Asa Guilamo

Think Green

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 522 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    square feet
    community beautification
  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    480
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    33
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    130
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    12
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    80
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    5.6
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    4.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people

Asa's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.

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

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG 10

I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG 2

I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

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

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • 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?
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    Asa Guilamo 4/17/2023 5:46 AM
    I spent my Saturday volunteering at Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, a hidden gem right outside East Aurora village in WNY dedicated to conservation, education and rescue or wild birds and wild cats. I always have a great time volunteering at Hawk Creek and the warm weather was a great plus . Many thanks to Think Green for creating this opportunity. My muscles are still sore from digging mulch, moving buckets and wheel barrows, but it feels SO GOOD!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    How did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?
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    Asa Guilamo 4/05/2023 6:15 AM
    I made mashed potatoes and composted the peels. I also used cloth napkins. I always have a re-usable Swedish Dishcloth for kitchen clean-up (replaces towel paper). I will try to cut up an old towel in small squares for the messes I don't want to use the dishcloth for :)
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
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    Asa Guilamo 4/04/2023 9:20 AM
    It gives me the mind space I need to reflect, ingest and digest on life and work priorities. If my mind is more clear I can prioritize in a more eco-smart way: both at home and at work.
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