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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
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
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS
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
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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
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.
COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED
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 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
Education & LivelihoodHost or Join a Cleanup Event
How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Pat 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.
It 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.
I am so please to write Thank You messages to my granddaughter's teachers at Grandview Prep. It has been a long year (it seems) but Thank God, she has made it. Clark Atlantic, here she comes.
As 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, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Spanish River Park (3001 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL 33431)
This morning I participate in Depot Day of Service at the Boys and Girls Club Moran, Deerfield Beach. My grandsons and I was there from 8AM to 1PM, Painting, clean and arranging equipment. Train them young.
IS IT POSSIBLE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Small plastic bottles of water are now on my list of Do Not Buy. I already starting to use my reusable bottles again.
What 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?
Headspace 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.
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.
