Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Valerie Kennedy

CLEAResult Consulting

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
693 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

379

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

128

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

379

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

115

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

3.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

52

conversations

with people

Valerie's actions

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Create A Readiness Plan

SDG 9

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

UNCOMPLETED
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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 15 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

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 10 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

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

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

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

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 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

NEW for 2023! Scavenger Hunt Bingo

Learn and explore your community by searching for Earth Month related items, BINGO-style. Open to all CLEAResult employees signed up for the EcoChallenge: Earn 100 bonus RecogNation points for completing a winning bingo! Participants who submit a winning bingo card as well as a photo of their team/individuals will be entered into a drawing for one of three rewards of 500 RecogNation points. Cards due May 5 to qualify for the points. Click on Learn More to download the bingo card and read more details.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
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
Education & Livelihood

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Valerie Kennedy 4/28/2023 5:18 AM
I am struggling to maintain a good work life balance recently. Work has monopolized my time and I am working to reprioritize to get the balance more in line. When work and life are in balance I am happier and feel more prepared. This makes life more enjoyable and reduces anxiety. When we are happier we are kinder and that kindness is contagious. I think if we have that balance everywhere all people would be kinder and therefore care more about their environment, relationships and everything around them.

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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?
Valerie Kennedy 4/27/2023 3:08 AM
I think my most memorable volunteer experiences are ones done with others especially my kids as I know I am setting a good example for them. We did a group volunteer effort with coworkers and we've cleaned up the town lake from trash with the kids. Anything you can do together makes it more fun and double as rewarding.
I run my daughters girl scout troop and we are going on a tour of the food pantry and making a donation as a troop. For a future volunteer experience I would like to do something to more directly help others and that more directly reaches the people in need, such as serving food at a shelter versus indirectly helping people by cleaning up and stocking the thrift stores.

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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?
Valerie Kennedy 4/18/2023 4:08 AM
My daughter's girl scout troop was picking up trash at the local lake and learning about leaving no footprint when you are out in nature. The simple task of disposing trash in the trash cans will truly help to save the planet. I cannot believe the amount of trash they collected and there are trash cans at the lake just about every 20 feet.
Therefore, mindfulness about our actions will go a long way especially in protecting the Earth during this month and every month.
It was rainy and foggy yesterday. I was able to look out at a lake in town and really appreciate the beauty all around me even in the fog. Practicing mindfulness does not come easy to me but it does force me to slow down and notice the things around me so I have the opportunity to be more grateful.

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Valerie Kennedy 3/20/2023 3:11 AM
I participate in this Eco-Challenge every year and it is a great way to better myself. I wish I could make some of these daily habits continue outside of the month of April when I am held accountable to them.

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