Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Sabrina Bates

Seattle Childrens- Alyssa Burnett Center

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
357 Total

Participant Impact

up to

3.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

225

minutes

being mindful
up to

290

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
up to

1.0

donations

made
up to

1.0

community events

hosted or attended
up to

2.0

documentaries

watched
up to

470

minutes

spent outdoors
up to

285

minutes

spent learning

Sabrina 's Actions

Education & Livelihood

Organize a Book Club

SDG 4

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Chat With A Nonprofit

SDG 12

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
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

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.

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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

Uncompleted
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

Feed

Reflection Question
Education & Livelihood Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

What 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?

Sabrina Bates 4/14/2023 12:19 PM

I watched a Chilean documentary called The Grown Ups. It follows a group of adult students with developmental disabilities as they navigate a world in which they do not always have the autonomy they desire. The question is raised, "How do we support adults with disabilities in a meaningful and respectful way?"

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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?

Sabrina Bates 4/10/2023 2:07 PM

I have been using the dirty dozen list for several years now. It has helped me make good choices when buying produce at the store.

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Reflection Question
Economy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

Sabrina Bates 4/09/2023 8:49 PM

Ridwell gives you the opportunity to share there service with others. I am planning on inviting friends and family who might be eligible.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products

What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

Sabrina Bates 4/07/2023 3:42 PM

Several years ago I came across the Environmental Working Group and their site called Skin Deep - a place where you can research all of your beauty products. Through this website I learned that products from Bath and Body Works can have up to 3000 chemicals used to design their scents. Many of these have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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Reflection Question
Education & Livelihood Organize a Book Club

What book did your group decide to read, and why?

Sabrina Bates 4/07/2023 3:38 PM

I lead a book group discussion on Ijeoma Oluo's book, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America.

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Reflection Question
Education & Livelihood Work-Life Balance

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Sabrina Bates 4/07/2023 3:36 PM

In the past, I realized that taking work home with me only resulted in a slow build-up of frustration with my job and workplace. I also found I would get frustrated with co-workers who had great work-life balance. I have learned that I am the one who is ultimately in control of balance at both work and home. This personal growth and focus and given me more joy in what I do.

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Reflection Question
Economy & Communities Chat With A Nonprofit

What was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?

Sabrina Bates 4/04/2023 1:22 PM

I was excited to learn about the Alliance for Gun Responsibility in WA state. This statewide non-profit organization has done an amazing amount of work to ensure gun safety gun laws are passed in WA.

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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?

Sabrina Bates 4/04/2023 1:19 PM

Spending time outdoors helps me to feel more grounded and alive. It feels like a bit of a reset and reminds how important it is to connect with nature. I recently explored a new, large, urban dog park.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Sabrina Bates 4/03/2023 11:26 AM

Leading a stagnant life can lead to a multiple of health concerns such as, diabetes, unhealthy weight gain, and depression.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Track My Purchases

How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?

Sabrina Bates 4/03/2023 11:24 AM

Listed all our outstanding debts to help us make more informed decisions around our spending habits. Choosing to buy dog supplies at a locally owned business rather than using Amazon.

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