

Dawn Riziti
"I'm here to be kind to Mother Earth and all that it inhabits!"
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Participant Impact
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to229conversationswith people
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up to4.0hoursvolunteered
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up to530minutesspent learning
Dawn'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
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
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.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
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
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 30 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Education & Livelihood
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
SDG #17 Partnerships
During the day, I will schedule 5 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
Education & Livelihood
Share My Positive Actions With My Community
SDG #4 Education
Each day, I will make my sustainable actions visible through a lawn sign, bumper sticker, pin, t-shirt, social media or other ways.
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.
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 5 conversations per day.
Education & Livelihood
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG #11 Communities
Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
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Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape GardeningWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Dawn Riziti 4/12/2022 7:35 AMI learned at least seven eco-friendly landscaping techniques, including:Leaving grass clippings on the lawnHarvesting rainwater to irrigate plantsRecycling yard wasteSelecting native plants -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household ChemicalsDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
Dawn Riziti 4/11/2022 11:46 AMUse this site to find out where you can safely dispose of your pharmaceuticals: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-drug-take-back-locations -
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?
Dawn Riziti 4/11/2022 11:44 AMThere are several ways to do it with the goal of maintaining work-life balance: Make a list of what you need to accomplish each day. Prioritize your tasks. Decide how much time needs to be spent on each task to do it well, and try to stick within the time limit. -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Learn More and Talk to My FriendsWhat was something you learned from your friends during Earth Month?
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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?
Dawn Riziti 4/11/2022 11:38 AMDying your black clothing is an easy fix to avoid needing to replace them. It makes them look brand new and you can use eco-friendly dyes. -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Dawn Riziti 4/11/2022 11:36 AMI purchased energy-saving light bulbs and chose appliances with a high energy star rating, making my home more eco-friendly. -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Share My Positive Actions With My CommunityWhat was the most fun or joyful way you have seen others share their positive sustainability actions and habits?
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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?
Dawn Riziti 4/07/2022 8:52 AMI did some research on Ready-dot-Gov.
Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family, friends or household to start your emergency plan.
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Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Induction CookingWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Dawn Riziti 4/05/2022 9:18 AMAbsolutely!
When you cook, you are not only requiring energy from the appliance you are using – such as the cooktop – but you are also using additional energy from others, such as your air conditioner. If you often find yourself in the kitchen cooking, you will notice that your kitchen seems to get a bit hot and steamy. This can happen despite the range hood or another ventilation system. By cooking in a manner that doesn’t cause extra heat, you are reducing the amount of energy required to cool the kitchen back down.
That’s not all.
Induction cooktops are more energy efficient than other stove top choices for another reason. They simply require less time to cook because you are heating the pan directly, rather than heating a burner and then the pot. And, of course, the less time you spend using your appliance, the less energy you will be using. So, it’s a win-win.
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Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Share Your Eco HabitsHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?