

Patricia Clarke
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,188 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO7.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO2.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO830minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,085minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO668minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,085minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO100pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Patricia's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Webinar of Plastics and Plastics Reduction
It cost more to recycle a plastic bag than to produce a new one. How it cost $4,000 to process and recycle 1 ton of plastic bags, which can then be sold for $32. Less than 1% of plastic bags and less than 14% of plastic packaging are recycled. Plastics bottles are only recycle 3 times before send to land fill.
Climate & Ecosystems
Webinar on Sea Turtles
I participated in a webinar where we discussed Sea Turtles and their importance for the environment plus what we can do to educate others on why they are important.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 5 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Thank Educators
SDG 4
I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
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
Work-Life Balance
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
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.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Host or Join a Cleanup EventHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
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Sherry Thompson 4/29/2023 8:21 PMPat is so great! Rich and I went to Markham Park, which is near us and we did our own trash pick up. We managed to fill have a small trash bag. I was shocked at how clean it was.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Plant a TreeHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Patricia Clarke 4/27/2023 11:01 AMIt has been such a busy couple weeks at work but today I will take an afternoon break and finish working on time. This week it's been working until 6:00 - 6:30 but today it will be at 5:00PM. -
Patricia Clarke 4/27/2023 10:55 AM -
Patricia Clarke 4/22/2023 12:14 PMAs part of the Earth Month activities, SustainABILITY ARG is hosting a Beach Cleanup Day.They are partnering with the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center to make an impact in our local community by cleaning one of the most beautiful South Florida beaches – Spanish River Park Beach.Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Location: Spanish River Park (3001 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL 33431) -
Patricia Clarke 4/22/2023 12:11 PM-
Sherry Thompson 4/22/2023 4:54 PMLooks like it was a successful event! I was supposed to go today, but wasn’t feeling well so I will do the one that’s scheduled for Boca
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Patricia Clarke 4/21/2023 2:25 PM-
Patricia Clarke 4/22/2023 11:51 AM@Sherry Thompson - Yes, you are absolutely right. -
Sherry Thompson 4/22/2023 5:40 AMLove this chart , people need to see these type of things more!
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Patricia Clarke 4/20/2023 6:08 AMEating, walking, driving, or doing chores are opportunities to stay present, without distraction. -
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?
Patricia Clarke 4/16/2023 6:28 PMHeadspace helps me to relax, feel less stress. I practice breathing, especially at night so I can put my mind to bed. Using Headspace helps me to disconnect from negative thoughts and feelings.