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Rebekah Buchanan

Deloitte North Texas

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 901 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    560
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    789
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,760
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,958
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Rebekah's actions

Economy & Communities

Attend EarthX

Participate in the largest green gathering on the planet! Held April 21st - 23rd at Fair Park, this event celebrates the progress, impact and innovation around sustainability. Use the link below to register for free!

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Economy & Communities

Join the NTX Green Team

The North Texas Green Team is a group of cross-functional Deloitte professionals who aim to make Deloitte a more sustainable place to work while empowering our fellow practitioners to take action on climate change and live more environmentally-conscious lives. For more information or to get involved, reach out to our North Texas Green Team at ntxgreenteam@deloitte.com.

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Education & Livelihood

Register for Sustainability Simplified

In collaboration with New York University (NYU), Deloitte is launching Sustainability Simplified, designed to help you understand the sustainability, climate and equity challenges our clients are facing. This four-part series, led by Professor Tensie Whelan, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Director, will both engage and enlighten you. From an education on corporate sustainability trends and ESG strategy, to the basics of climate change and the implications for the global economy, to the return on sustainability investment by businesses - you’ll have the opportunity to dig into the science behind the climate crisis and the equity topics shaping the market today.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Participate in the WorldClimate eLearning Sweepstakes

At Deloitte, sustainability is one of the key focus areas for activating our purpose. If we each take an individual climate action today, we can make collective positive change in our communities and be a part of living our purpose commitments. Click the links to go to the description and enrollment pages.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Join the National Webinar

Join the national webinar on Wednesday, April 26 with Dr. Ayana Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson “A Conversation with Climate Experts". (@ 11:00am-12:00pm CST)

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Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG 7

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 5 documentaries about education or work.

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Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

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

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Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.

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Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 5 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 5 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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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.

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Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 60 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

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

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 5 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 16
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 Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/13/2023 7:09 AM
    Cowspiracy is a very insightful watch on Netflix. The amount of methane that is produced in animal agriculture on the environment is a huge concern. Climate change, water use, deforestation and ocean dead zones were all explored regarding greenhouse emissions and environmental destruction.

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      Audrey Seifert 4/14/2023 11:11 AM
      That's why I left my previous role with a corporate steakhouse chain. Not enough emphasis on sustainable or humane practices along the Supply Chain.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Participate in the WorldClimate eLearning Sweepstakes
    What is something you learned that you didn't know before that you will take with you into your sustainability journey?

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/08/2023 11:51 AM
    Before taking this journey I wasn't aware of the vast impact the meat and agriculture industry has on climate. Agriculture is directly impacted by climate change as it is dependent on land, water and other natural resources.
  • 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?

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/06/2023 11:08 AM
    To reduce my consumption habits I started leaving things in my cart longer prior to checking out. I've noticed if I leave things in my cart for a week before purchasing I go back and realize how many items I thought were needs actually aren't.

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      Amanda Martinez 4/06/2023 11:58 AM
      Growing up my mom called this the 3-day rule. If you still wanted it in 3 days you could buy it.

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/05/2023 9:17 PM
    Trying to stay consistent during Earth month and after. Almost a full week of checking in!

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/04/2023 10:02 AM
    Very excited heading into Spring and the first week of earth month. Daily walks have already increased my productivity!
  • 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?

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/03/2023 11:46 AM
    Work life balance is particularly important as too much of anything is never a good thing. Sustainable workplaces in general strive to use resources not to impact the environment or personnel health. Practicing more work life balance can lead to improving my overall health.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
    With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/01/2023 9:28 PM
    The 5 minute shower was much longer than I presumed it would be. I imagined a 5 minute shower would feel as if I hopped in and right out but it was actually a decent amount of time. I plan to encourage my nieces to turn the water off while they're brushing their teeth to help conserve even more water.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
    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?

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    Rebekah Buchanan 4/01/2023 9:16 PM
    Watching Cowspiracy was very eye opening. The shocking yet informative documentary allowed me to reflect on my households overall meat consumption. We tend to lean more towards vegetable options but I've become even more conscious since watching the documentary. Livestock is the heart of the vastly increasing methane emissions

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    Rebekah Buchanan 3/31/2023 10:42 AM
    Just started adding actions to my ecochallenge! Excited to challenge myself!