Laura Browning
4/15/2022 7:33 AM
I am trying to bike more and drive less- a little scary in my area, but working on it!
Laura Browning
"Trying to push our suburban hellscape to a garden of eden. "
Points Total
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- 0 This Week
- 1,248 Total
Participant Impact
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up to12poundsfood waste prevented
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up to72zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to26pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1,212gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to8.0hoursvolunteered
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up to995minutesspent learning
Laura's Actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
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
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 60 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
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Laura Browning 4/15/2022 7:31 AMI almost feel guilty now when I do certain things, and I need to push through that feeling- it just isn't sustainable. I am trying to pivot it to action over guilt, but its a work in progress. -
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?
Laura Browning 4/14/2022 5:39 AMWe use the dishwasher for everything- much more efficient than hand washing- and we only shower when we need it, not daily "just because". We also plant drought resistant gardens, so almost never water outdoor plants. -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Learn About Equitable Food AccessHow is food equity and access linked to a sustainable future?
Laura Browning 4/13/2022 8:43 AMFood equity keeps people healthier and allows for more support for planting locally, keeping the region cleaner. -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by water insecurity in your region? How are they affected? How are you impacted by water insecurity?
Laura Browning 4/13/2022 8:41 AMMany older East Coast and rust belt cities struggle with old, unsupported infrastructure, which drives the use of single use water containers as well as keeps people from having clean water in their homes. -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Laura Browning 4/13/2022 8:36 AMBy being very aware of your investments. There is an idea that investing is black and white- either all good or all bad, and in reality there are so many shades of grey. Being aware of those shades and knowing what is better is so important. -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Learn About The Health & Equity SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
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Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Induction CookingWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Laura Browning 4/13/2022 8:35 AMI use an induction cooking surface often. I like the lower temperature cooking- even if I still struggle with the higher temperature balance. -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Learn About Gender DiversityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
Laura Browning 4/12/2022 5:42 AMDifferent ideas, experiences, and backgrounds support a more sustainable future. Leaving so many people out of the conversation means their voices are not heard, their needs are not met, and their ideas go untested. -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Volunteer In My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Laura Browning 4/12/2022 5:41 AMI am pushing our community to put in a community compost which people can use, and can be used on our community space.