Anne Marie Scherzinger
4/27/2023 8:48 AM
I had most of the ingredients already in my house! With a little essential oils, everything smelled great!
Anne Marie Scherzinger
POINTS TOTAL
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- 777 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2,260minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO646minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO2,260minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO430minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
Anne Marie's 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 3 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/25/2023 8:53 AMRose Haven! They are a day shelter and community center specifically serving women, children, and gender-diverse people in Portland and they are located very near House PDX. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/19/2023 9:08 AMPracticing a work-Life balance helps to not get burn out which effects all aspects of my life including taking "easy" options which aren't the best for the environment such as driving more, getting take-out, easting more processed and packaged foods vs whole foods with no packaging, and more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/19/2023 9:06 AMhttps://www.publicalerts.org/get-ready
This has everything you need to walk yourself through the process and get prepared! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/18/2023 9:26 AMI want to help other in my community who worry about feeding themselves and their family. Living in a community, I think it's a human right that people should get enough nutritious food. There's no reason in todays world this shouldn't happen. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/12/2023 8:34 AMI'm going to make sure that the dishwasher is properly full and best practices for washing dishes is implemented in my household. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/12/2023 8:33 AMThe implication is that people won't be connected to our natural world and lose sight of the simple beauty that surrounds us. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/12/2023 8:32 AMDigging in the dirt is spiritually grounding and watching something grow that you know will be a positive impact on the community makes me feel that I am contributing to future happiness! -
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!
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/11/2023 10:23 AMI made a very simple Kale salad: Dinosaur kale (thinly chopped), a good amount of crushed garlic, olive oil, white modena and white wine vinegar, salt and pepper, messaged and topped with vegan feta cheese and walnuts! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat 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?
Anne Marie Scherzinger 4/11/2023 10:09 AMMeditation is a great way to start the day! It helps me clear my thoughts.