Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Nagesh RAMANAMMA

Deloitte Hyderabad

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
491 Total

Participant Impact

up to

2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

334

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
up to

520

gallons of water

have been saved
up to

1.0

water footprints

calculated
up to

64

conversations

with people
up to

6.0

documentaries

watched
up to

334

minutes

spent outdoors
up to

4.0

trees

planted
up to

1,157

minutes

spent learning

Nagesh's Actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

Completed
One-Time Action

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 10 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Completed
One-Time Action

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 26
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

Basic Needs & Security

Learn and Discuss the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG 1, 2, 6

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 5 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 20
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 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Create A Readiness Plan

SDG 9

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 14 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

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Reflection Question
Economy & Communities Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

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?

Nagesh RAMANAMMA 4/04/2023 2:17 AM

I watched a short documentary video on economy, energy.
i learned economy, energy and industry can provide valuable information and insights into complex systems that drive our world and inspire us to take action to create a more sustainable and equitable future for climate control and keep earth safe.

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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?

Nagesh RAMANAMMA 4/04/2023 2:10 AM

after analyzing utility bill, I observed reduce of energy and water usage, saving of money and also reduce my impact to environment.

ways to save-turn off appliances when they're not in use, use natural light (by opening blinds and curtains), upgrade to efficient applications, track your usage.

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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?

Nagesh RAMANAMMA 4/04/2023 2:03 AM

easy for me is listening actively and challenging is validating Fellings.

tips for constructive conversations are - express yourself clearly, use I statements, avoid broad or sweeping statements, take breaks if needed.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Nagesh RAMANAMMA 4/04/2023 1:57 AM

quality time exercise will improve our endurance, strength and flexibility, boost our mood and reduce stress.

improve cognitive function and even boost immune system.

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Reflection Question
Economy & Communities Create A Readiness Plan

What was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?

Nagesh RAMANAMMA 4/04/2023 1:51 AM

Main focus on how companies are working: -
-Reducing their own emissions
-Integrating climate actions into business strategy
-Influencing climate action in other stakeholders

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