

Archana Abhilash
Points Total
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- 0 This Week
- 1,146 Total
Participant Impact
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up to625minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to775minutesspent outdoors
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up to570minutesspent learning
Archana's Actions
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 6 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Economy & Communities
Connect With A Nonprofit
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about nonprofit organizations that focuses on sustainable consumption and production patterns so that I could participate in their activities.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
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.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 5 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 5 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 5 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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Archana Abhilash 4/26/2022 9:10 PMDoing your part towards saving the earth is important -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Learn About Gender DiversityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
Archana Abhilash 4/25/2022 6:38 PMEveryone needs to be accepted and have their own right and freedom to live. -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Learn About Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women and girl's equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?
Archana Abhilash 4/25/2022 6:37 PMI haven't experienced such barriers. I think everyone is considered equally. -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household ChemicalsDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
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Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
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Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Archana Abhilash 4/25/2022 6:32 PMI try to take 5mins shower
Use dishwasher to wash utensils rather than washing each dishes in the basin -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Archana Abhilash 4/25/2022 6:30 PMExploring the area actually makes being outside more interesting. Walking the same route always for the sake of Walking becomes boring after sometime. But exploring new areas really enhances the experience.-
Courtney Groszhans 4/26/2022 7:05 PMMy dog loves it when we take a new route, I think he gets bored of the same route too!
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Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Archana Abhilash 4/25/2022 6:26 PMSummer is the time to be outside and to take in fresh air, getting Vitamins D. On screen time and being inside is not good for healthy life -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Practice MindfulnessWhat 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?
Archana Abhilash 4/25/2022 6:22 PMClosing the eyes and mediating helps to relaxe the mind which i feel refreshes and cleanses ourselves. -
Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Carry My TrashWhat one thing will you do right away to reduce your waste? What is the second thing you will do?