Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Heather Baker

Walgreens Boots Alliance

"Wanting to better the Earth for future generations"

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
942 Total

Participant Impact

up to

20

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

353

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
up to

543

minutes

spent outdoors
up to

267

minutes

spent learning

Heather's Actions

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 15 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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Join A Climate Action Orginization

SDG #13 Climate

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG #14 & 15

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Reduce Single-Use Plastics

SDG #14 & 15

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Heather Baker 4/15/2022 2:32 PM

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you have a great weekend!

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

Who is affected by water insecurity in your region? How are they affected? How are you impacted by water insecurity?

Heather Baker 4/14/2022 11:39 AM

The most shocking thing I have read during this time is how the water at Stateville prison is undrinkable. Prisoners have often complained about the water being brown and undrinkable, but the state has not done anything to fix this issue. Tests have shown extremely elevated levels of copper and lead in their tap water. Even though advised not to drink, they still cook and bath with this water. People often forget that prisoners are people too, and they deserve better than this.

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Heather Baker 4/13/2022 6:58 AM

Happy Wednesday everyone! Enjoy the stormy weather today =)

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

Heather Baker 4/12/2022 11:37 AM

All of these items are basic needs for a human to survive-money, food, and water. Without these items, no one would be able to survive in society. These are items that could also be easily improved upon, if not fixed, if we call came together to work on them.

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Know Your Produce

What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?

Heather Baker 4/12/2022 11:25 AM

I have never heard of these lists before so everything surprised me about them. I often think about my impact on the environment from things I directly do, but I do not stop and think of what my food purchases is doing. Not enough people know about how much you speak with your money. In a capitalistic society like ours, where we put our money speak louder than our words.

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Heather Baker 4/12/2022 10:49 AM

Hello Everyone! It is supposed to be rainy tonight and tomorrow, so I hope everyone will be able to spend a few moments outside today. The rain is one of my favorite weathers though (aside from a snow storm), so I'll be enjoying nature more tomorrow!

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Heather Baker 4/11/2022 12:35 PM

Happy Monday Everyone! Hope everyone has a great week

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Reflection Question
Climate & Ecosystems Join A Climate Action Orginization

What area of climate action are you most passionate about and why?

Heather Baker 4/07/2022 12:11 PM

I am passionate about how corporations and companies can become more ecofriendly. There is only so much that an individual can do when corporations have big impact. I strive to always help in ways I can make where I work more ecofriendly.

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product Consumption

What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?

Heather Baker 4/07/2022 12:09 PM

My favorite meatless meal is one from Hello Fresh. It is the Crispy Chickpea Tabbouleh Bowls with Creamy Feta Dressing! it can be easily be made vegan by taking away the dressing. it is also the perfect meal to make ahead of time and meal prep! Very good, highly recommend.

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Reflection Question
Climate & Ecosystems Explore My Area

How 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?

Heather Baker 4/07/2022 12:07 PM

There are so many places yet to be discovered even in a place where you spend all of your time. Think about the places and way you do not venture, and take a moment to go there and explore. You never know what you could find, and it helps you find the beauty where you live.

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