Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Divya Jain

Deloitte Houston

"Small actions are a drop in the buckets that lead to a waterfall!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
918 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

320

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

item

repaired
UP TO

55

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

125

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

210

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

335

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

186

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

water footprint

calculated

Divya's actions

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 15 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

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

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 7 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

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

Climate & Ecosystems

Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Education & Livelihood

Stay on the Ground

SDG 11

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG 2

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 6 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security Volunteer in My Community

What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?

Divya Jain 4/27/2023 8:53 AM

I had the opportunities to volunteer for my local food shelter as a part of sunday school to make meal bags. I was grateful to be part of an organization that was helping to provide basic needs to people who don't have access to food. In the future, I would love to volunteer with an organization that helps homeless. I see many homeless people in my area and wish there was something more in my community to help them.

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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?

Divya Jain 4/25/2023 8:15 AM

I am not skilled at all in mending. However, I had a button fall off my shirt and I decided to sew it back on. After a few googles and a youtube tutorial on how to do it, I actually got it back on and it looks alright!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills

What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?

Divya Jain 4/25/2023 8:14 AM

My highest electricity usage is at night. This makes sense because this is when I turn on the AC for sleeping. I don't get a water bill as my apartment pays for it. Even though I don't pay for it, I still try to be conscious of how much water I use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

Divya Jain 4/25/2023 8:12 AM

I think that starting by talking to friends and other people in your own circle is a great way to do this. I have a few friends who are moving to new apartments who will get new electricity providers. This is a great opportunity to switch to green energy.

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Divya Jain 4/24/2023 5:39 AM

This challenge is going well for me. I enjoy being able to pause everyday and reflect on my daily habits and what I can do to contribute to the earth.

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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?

Divya Jain 4/24/2023 5:38 AM

One thing I will do to reduce my water use is commit to continuing to take short showers and only running my laundry machine and dishwasher when they are full.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security Know Your Produce

What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?

Divya Jain 4/24/2023 5:38 AM

I was surprised that some of the items that I buy regular are part of the "dirty dozen" that should be bought organic. I never really buy organic because I didn't think there was a big difference but now I know that there is!

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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?

Divya Jain 4/21/2023 8:25 AM

I participated in a Deloitte training about equity in which i learned some really interesting concepts of how to activate equity within an organization or corporation. It helped me realize that there are so many social actions that we can participate in that contribute to a better world.

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Divya Jain 4/21/2023 8:19 AM

I enjoy thinking about these challenges throughout the day and it helps me realize that many people doing small things can help make a big collective impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!

Divya Jain 4/19/2023 6:10 AM

I made a hot salad type of dish with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and cauliflower with a garlic butter sauce. IT was good and easy to meal prep for lunch with. It's fun to try new recipes because I like cooking,

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