

Melissa Diamond
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 645 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO254conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO3.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO993minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,603minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO476minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,603minutesnot 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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or PeaceWhat 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?
Melissa Diamond 4/19/2023 9:03 AMI 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 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?
Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:40 AMIt 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Track My PurchasesHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:39 AMI 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:37 AMCircumstances 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:36 AM-Less socialization
-Detachment from reality
-Loneliness and isolation OR a false sense of connection -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Communicate ConstructivelyWhat 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?
Melissa Diamond 4/17/2023 8:35 AMI 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Donate FoodWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
Melissa Diamond 4/14/2023 8:49 AMI 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Make Cleaning ProductsWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Chat With A NonprofitWhat was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?
Melissa Diamond 4/14/2023 8:48 AMI 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 QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Mend ClothingWhat was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Melissa Diamond 4/14/2023 8:47 AMThis is something that I do frequently in order to extend the lifecycle of clothing.