Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Joe Walter

CLEAResult Consulting

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
383 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

350

square feet

community beautification
UP TO

1,575

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

19

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

4.0

trees

planted
UP TO

1,260

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

590

minutes

being mindful

Joe's actions

Education & Livelihood

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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

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

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

UNCOMPLETED
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 26
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 0 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 25
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Joe Walter 4/27/2023 6:45 AM
We put in 4 mulch bed "islands" in the yard with some native species trees and shrubs purchased from a local land preservation organization that does a spring native plant sale each year! We have bought from them several times over the last 3 years. It is a great way to incorporate native species of plants that will attract bees, birds and wildlife and be good for the ecosystem. We also use rain barrels to collect rainwater runoff from the house, and water the veg garden and beds with that water instead of water from the spigot.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Joe Walter 4/07/2023 1:25 PM
I really like meat, so this would be a tough goal for me! While I cannot commit to eliminating meat, I can try to reduce the amount I consume. I like fish, but my wife does not. I make it sometimes when she is away, and I always try to buy sustainably caught seafood. Also, another thought is if I will eat meat I can try to source it locally from farms in my area and not buy it through the normal processing chain via the grocery store, or look for locally produced meats. This could mean less processing? Not sure. Thoughts are appreciated.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What 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?
Joe Walter 4/05/2023 3:27 PM
I try to be mindful of food intake, exercise, and the outdoors. I have started practicing some yoga stretching in addition to exercising and working out. I use stretching and some yoga as meditation time and also listen to soothing music when I do this, trying to calm and center myself. It seems to help with stress, etc.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Joe Walter 4/05/2023 3:24 PM
Implications could include a lack of health benefits from fresh air, sunshine (vitamin D), and exercise. Too much screen time is proven to negatively effect eyesight as well as contribute to other issues. Getting outdoors is most often a benefit, unless you live in areas where pollution or outdoor air quality is not good.

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