Ritu Thakuria
4/24/2023 5:15 AM
Nat Geo - Secrets of the Elephants
Ritu's points
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 672 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2,340minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO715minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO36pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO100pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO200gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO43milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO2,340minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Ritu's actions
Education & Livelihood
Host or Join a Cleanup Event
SDG 11, 17
Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.
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
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG 11
Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
Education & Livelihood
Learn and Discuss the Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG 4, 8, 11, 17
Each day, I will spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.
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.
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
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat 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?
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Ritu Thakuria 4/21/2023 9:13 AMSaved one tree, by taking care of it roots, removing dirt and other weeds -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Ritu Thakuria 4/21/2023 9:08 AMMaking a conscious effort to separate out my garbage. Flattening the cardboard boxes and making small pieces of the net so easy to recycle. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy 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?
Ritu Thakuria 4/17/2023 5:13 AMVisiting local farms around the area and learning the importance of simple living and simple seasonal eating. -
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!
Ritu Thakuria 4/13/2023 6:16 AMI am trying all salads full of colors - adding different veggies sometime sautéed and sometimes raw. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
Ritu Thakuria 4/13/2023 6:14 AMLove to go to Sprouts for picking up produce grown by local farmers.