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.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.
COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.
COMPLETED
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 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG 13, 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.
COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
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 1
DAILY 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.
UNCOMPLETED
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
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 4
DAILY 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
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
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture
SDG 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 this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
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
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 - Share some Flair
Update your Microsoft Teams background or Email signature to reference the Ecochallenge
COMPLETED
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
Week 1 - Spread the news on LinkedIn
Share the Ecochallenge on LinkedIn. Be sure to tag @Alliance Technical Group and include #ecochallenge2023.
We picked up this butterfly bush in the discount bin and nursed it back to health. It’s visited by lots of pollinators, including our resident Anna’s hummingbird and this pretty swallowtail.
Best quote of the day, “It’s not policies, it’s new pickup trucks in driveways that gets buy in” stated Bret Adee, a bee keeper in the documentary The Pollinators when speaking about farmers embracing eco-friendly agriculture practices.
What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
There’s still hope to not only stop climate change, but reverse it. Now’s the time to focus on drawdown techniques, like forest tenure by indigenous peoples, and regenerative agriculture.
I took the online energy audit offered by my electricity provider. I was surprised that the majority of my energy usage was attributed to “other”. It looks like I’m going to have to perform a more in depth audit to figure out what that other stuff is.
Why is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Indigenous peoples have been stewards of the land and practicing sustainability for a long time. We can learn a lot of good practices from these communities.
My whole family enjoyed this Black Bean Quinoa Enchilada Bake from Two Peas in a Pod. The adults also enjoyed white wine spritzers made with mint from the garden. 😁
Pour the rubbing alcohol into the empty jug. Fill the jug with water, leaving room for the soap. Slowly add the soap to the jug. Cap the jug and gently tip upside down a few times to mix ingredients. Pour windshield wiper fluid into the correct compartment under your car hood.
I was surprised at the number of leafy greens on the dirty dozen list but cabbage made the clean 15 list. I wonder if the variety of cabbage makes a difference. The one pictured on the list had tightly packed leaves so is less prone to insect predation. But I prefer the leafy winter savoy, which is looser.
Katie Shonk 4/20/2023 11:41 AM
