Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

Baya D

"I pledge to use this Earth Month to learn about the UN's Sustainability Development Goals and continue doing my part to make them a reality"

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Participant Impact

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spent learning

Baya's Actions

Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 15 minutes learning about gender diversity.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG #11 Communities

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

I will take the time to turn off devices when not in use (including wifi, kettle etc)

Switching devices off will help reduce power consumption overall. It will also reduce ware on devices therefore reducing future e-waste.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Kettle water usage

I will actively only fill my kettle to the level required for the drink(s) required. to save on energy, water and time.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Join A Climate Action Orginization

SDG #13 Climate

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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Baya D 4/30/2022 3:58 PM

I learned so much throughout this ecochallenge and I'll still be learning! Well done everyone for keeping up until the end! Keep goijg and keep building on your newly formed habits as environmental sustainability is a journey towards a better future.

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

Who is affected by water insecurity in your region? How are they affected? How are you impacted by water insecurity?

Baya D 4/30/2022 3:40 PM

Environment Agency data shows water companies in England discharged raw sewage into rivers and seas for more than 2.7m hours in 2021, in 372,533 incidents. Outrageous!

Environmentalist campaigners are taking legal action against water companies and I am aiming to write to my MP to support this decision and urge our government to take action to keep our waters clean and update our outdated sewage pipes (dated from the victorian era!)

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Learn About Gender Diversity

Why is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?

Baya D 4/30/2022 3:30 PM

Respecting individuals gender identity shouldn't have to be difficult. I can't believe we live in a world where equity for gender diverse individuals still has to be discussed. Surely if we could attain equity, our society will be much happier.

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Baya D 4/28/2022 11:13 AM

Last few days! Keep it up everyone you're doing a fabulous job and I'm so grateful to be part of this challenge with like-minded people.

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Reflection Question
Education & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your Community

What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?

Baya D 4/28/2022 11:12 AM

We're planning to visit Durham for a long weekend. We'll go there by train and stay a few nights. Excited about this mini staycation up North!

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Baya D 4/26/2022 7:52 PM

We'rein the last run everyone. Well done for everything you achieved so far! Keep going!

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

Baya D 4/25/2022 8:10 AM

My total water footprint is 920 m³ per year Ouch! I use low flow shower heads and collect the "initially cold water" from the shower for watering my indoor plants and reduce my water use. The shower heads are available for free in the UK if you order them through your water provider. My next goal is to really work towards having shorter showers (under 4mn) when I'm washing my hair which can be a struggle!

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Baya D 4/25/2022 7:56 AM

For those of you who wants to find out their water footprint and are based in the UK - I found a UK-based calculator here: Personal calculator - extended (waterfootprint.org)

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Reflection Question
Climate & Ecosystems Join A Climate Action Orginization

What area of climate action are you most passionate about and why?

Baya D 4/24/2022 11:58 AM

I recently went to the Broxtowe Green Festival and it's been so refreshing to meet like minded people that share similar visions for our planet.

I sure will keep in touch with climate action organizations in my area and support them on raising awareness to our government through various impactful actions.

One of the area of climate action I am the most passionate about is around fossil fuels and How can we make our energy consumption greener.

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Baya D 4/21/2022 5:43 PM

To support your local community, why don't you actively ensure that for every grocery shopping you do, to pick up one essential item for your local food bank? A tin of soup, a pack of biscuits, period pads,... a small action that doesn't break the bank with such a high impact supporting the people who needs it most.

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