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Melissa Diamond

Deloitte Greater Washington Area

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 645 TOTAL

participant impact

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    254
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
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    1.0
    donation
    made
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    8.0
    hours
    volunteered
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    3.0
    items
    repaired
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    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    993
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,603
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    476
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,603
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Melissa's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.

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

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Chat With A Nonprofit

SDG 12

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG 16

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Health & Equity

Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 10 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
    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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    Melissa Diamond 4/19/2023 9:03 AM
    I watched a documentary on climate migration and the projected 21.5 million people who will be displaced due to climate by 2050 but will not be protected as refugees. I learned about the importance of addressing this issue through international law and individual actions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness
    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?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:40 AM
    It has been a valuable way to focus and become more present in my life as well as to disconnect from screens and focus on the world around me.
  • 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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    Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:39 AM
    I have been fixing clothing and bags that tear in order to reduce the need to purchase new items. I am planning to do more exchanges with friends and sharing of resources as a way to reduce consumption further.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:37 AM
    Circumstances significantly impact how achievable each of these SDGs are among different populations. Factors including climate, socioeconomic status and educational background intersect and influence how attainable the SDGs are on individual and community levels, which feeds back into their feasibility on a global scale.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Spend Time Outside
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:36 AM
    -Less socialization
    -Detachment from reality
    -Loneliness and isolation OR a false sense of connection
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Communicate Constructively
    What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:35 AM
    I find it easy to provide positive reinforcement and identify the things that the individual I am having the constructive conversation with is doing well. I find it more challenging to point out what should be done differently, especially if there's a chance the person may take it personally. I find that providing concrete examples and using storytelling help in having more challenging constructive conversations.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Donate Food
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/14/2023 8:49 AM
    I donate food because there are others who can't afford to purchase it and food insecurity negatively impacts every aspect of affected individuals' lives.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products
    What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/14/2023 8:49 AM
    I make all my cleaning products due to allergies.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Chat With A Nonprofit
    What was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/14/2023 8:48 AM
    I spoke with an organization in Syria that is working with children with disabilities. They are struggling because they only have three Arabic sign language interpreters for all of northwest Syria which limits children's ability to attend and participate in school.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Mend Clothing
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Melissa Diamond 4/14/2023 8:47 AM
    This is something that I do frequently in order to extend the lifecycle of clothing.