

Suzy Uransky
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 851 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO1,520minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO420gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,520minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1,260minutesbeing mindful
Suzy's actions
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 030 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
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.
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
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.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
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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Suzy Uransky 4/13/2023 8:54 PMSPRING - my favorite season of the year. You can find me outside feeding our neighborhood ducks! This year a mother duck decided to allow us to enjoy her babies ducks and brings them by daily for food! -
Suzy Uransky 4/13/2023 8:51 PMPlanting and growing my own herbs helps cut down on plastic waste caused by single serve grocery store pre-cut herbs AND it saves me money! -
Suzy Uransky 4/12/2023 8:40 AMAppreciate the daily time to reflect. I feel more connected to my life, my family, my work and my surroundings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Suzy Uransky 4/11/2023 7:29 AMSlowing down to appreciate what is around me helps to remind me of my responsibility in caring for the world around me. Everyone must do their part to make a difference. -
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?
Suzy Uransky 4/11/2023 7:27 AMOnly wash full loads in the dishwasher. Minimize water waste by capturing water to fill the bird baths
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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?
Suzy Uransky 4/07/2023 9:43 AMProtecting my mental health by clearing my mind of the stresses of the day helps me to bring my best self to the day. -
Suzy Uransky 4/07/2023 9:40 AMRecycling our packing supplies has helped me be more organized and mindful about our world. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
Suzy Uransky 4/07/2023 9:38 AMsimple baseboard cleaner is water, vinegar and a drop of fragrance free, dye free kitchen soap