Lindsay Ebbert
4/04/2022 6:23 AM
My husband had a pair of work pants that we was going to toss because he got a hole in the knee. I saved him $40 by sewing it closed! It didn't look great, but they are work pants!
Lindsay Ebbert
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Lindsay's Actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
Education & Livelihood
Engage In Active Listening
SDG #17 Partnerships
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 2 conversations per day.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
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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?
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Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Create A Readiness PlanWhat was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?
Lindsay Ebbert 4/04/2022 6:21 AMIt almost seemed a little silly at first, but in the end I think it was a great family project. We all got involved in deciding what we would need and what we would do. -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape GardeningWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Lindsay Ebbert 4/04/2022 6:19 AMWe have a lot of mulch beds in our yard and we add more every year. We also switched to an eco friendly fertilizer -
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?
Lindsay Ebbert 4/04/2022 6:16 AMI need to make sure that I allow myself time to break away and rejuvenate. This will make me a better person in all aspects of my life. -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation benefit from active listening?
Lindsay Ebbert 4/04/2022 6:14 AMI practiced active listening with my husband today. I felt like the conversation was much more interactive and we both felt heard at the end -
Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Carry My TrashWhat one thing will you do right away to reduce your waste? What is the second thing you will do?
Lindsay Ebbert 4/04/2022 6:12 AMI will start carrying my lunch items in reusable containers instead of plastic baggies. I will buy bottled gum instead of the individually wrapped type -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Lindsay Ebbert 4/04/2022 6:09 AMI use a lot of zipper seal baggies in my son's lunches. I purchased some of the reusable ones to use instead.