

Lauren McKeehan
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 515 Total
Participant Impact
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up to39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to125milesnot traveled by car
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up to151pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to265minutesbeing mindful
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up to770minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to1.0itemsrepaired
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up to1.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to770minutesspent outdoors
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up to1.0treesplanted
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up to195minutesspent learning
Lauren's 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 60 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
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation
SDG 5
I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 20 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.
Education & Livelihood
Organize a Book Club
SDG 4
I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
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.
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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 2 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 3 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
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 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Feed
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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?
Lauren McKeehan 4/21/2023 8:19 AMI like to listen to peaceful meditation music when I practice mindfulness and it is such a great to introduce some stillness to my busy days. -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian RecipeWhat 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!
Lauren McKeehan 4/20/2023 8:14 AMI made a curry from scratch for the first time! With tofu, lots of vegetables, coconut milk, and lots of spices. It was so good. -
Lauren McKeehan 4/20/2023 8:11 AMThis ecochallenge has made me very conscious of the every day decisions I make. I have been conscious to not eat meat and to use public transportation or walk - everyday! -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product ConsumptionWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Lauren McKeehan 4/20/2023 8:10 AMI have cut meat out of my diet, and I really don't miss it! There are so many good vegetables and legumes that I can get my vitamins and protein from. -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Drive LessHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Lauren McKeehan 4/18/2023 9:52 AMI decided to walk to yoga instead of drive - and it was only a 25 minute walk and so refreshing to spend even more time outside on a beautiful day filled with sunshine. -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic NeedsWhat 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?
Lauren McKeehan 4/12/2023 7:46 AMI'm learning about the reality of poverty in America by reading Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond. It is so informative and quite sad to understand what it means to live in poverty in one of the richest countries in the world.