

Maria Queiroz
"I will be more caution on my actions and how they impact our environment!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 558 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO35meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO430minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO15conversationswith people
Maria's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG 2
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn and Discuss the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG 1, 2, 6
Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
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.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 10 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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG 12
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
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.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
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.
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.
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?
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Maria Queiroz 4/21/2023 9:11 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Maria Queiroz 4/21/2023 8:58 AMwe all need to be proactive and make sure our actions don't cause harm to our environment. WE only have one planet, and we need to be good and save for our children! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Maria Queiroz 4/21/2023 8:56 AMwhen i volunteer this make me feel good and i reaching out to my community! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Maria Queiroz 4/21/2023 8:55 AMclose light every day! Save water by not letting the faucet just run when brushing my teeth! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat one thing will you do right away to reduce your waste? What is the second thing you will do?
Maria Queiroz 4/21/2023 8:53 AMi will try use fewer plastic bags! I will use my dish instead of paper plates. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Maria Queiroz 4/21/2023 8:50 AMMy daughter made a stir fry veggie with avocado, and it was freaky yummy! NO recipe she just through what every we had on for veggies and seasons... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!
Maria Queiroz 4/21/2023 8:00 AMwe don't we to eat meat all the time... Great meals can also be done with veggies ,