
Birol Roy
"Mission Save Ecosystem."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 47 TOTAL
Birol's actions
Health & Equity
Support Public Transit
SDG 10, 16
Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 5 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 5 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 30 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.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 8 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG 6
I will spend 40 minutes learning about water justice in my region.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
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 8 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 20 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
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 34 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 50 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Climate & Ecosystems
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 12 minutes and collect 2 items of litter.
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