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sunshine sebesta

LGBTQ+ and YP ARG

"Our relationship with the planet and its environment is a reflection of ourselves and the future! Small actions together can grow to large changes!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 769 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    629
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    360
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    629
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    235
    minutes
    being mindful

sunshine's actions

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

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

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 20 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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    sunshine sebesta 4/14/2023 2:57 PM
    It is time in the PNW for the garden to go in! I am so excited for a bit of sun and my brand new Cosmic Crisp apple tree! WA state has amazing apples and we are taking full advantage!

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    sunshine sebesta 4/11/2023 7:40 AM
    Todays Challenge is to get more team members on the board with check-ins and commitments! It is as simple as 10 minutes of mindfulness or watching a documentary! Please reach out to me if you have any questions!

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    sunshine sebesta 4/10/2023 7:06 AM
    I am really enjoying the time outside during this Ecochallenge! Love seeing the springtime changes in the PNW!

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      Lisa Howe 4/11/2023 3:12 PM
      Me too! It is wonderful to have this reminder to take the time outside!

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    sunshine sebesta 4/07/2023 9:17 AM
    Spending Spring Break in Portland, OR with my parents, daily walks outside in the rain. Love watching the season change, with springtime showing in the flowers and blooms!

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    sunshine sebesta 4/06/2023 9:00 AM
    Calculated my water footprint this morning and was able to plan actions to reduce our household footprint! Loved this one-time activity!

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    sunshine sebesta 3/28/2023 1:18 PM
    Team, please personally invite one member to join our team! We need to rally support and commit to changes that improve our world!

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    sunshine sebesta 3/23/2023 10:17 AM
    Today is the day to add our actions for Earth Month! I am looking forward to daily meditation, plant-based meals and challenging my family to create zero waste meals! What are you most excited about?

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    sunshine sebesta 3/17/2023 10:42 AM
    Welcome to all our YP ARG members! So excited to collaborate and build the strongest team in ODP!

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    sunshine sebesta 3/16/2023 6:36 AM
    Excited to kick off the 2023 Ecochallenge and inspire our work team to do more for the environment!