

Jennifer Sabado
"Learning and growing with regards to reducing my impact to the planet is my top goal. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 976 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO10documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO855gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO980minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,095minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO520minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,095minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO5.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO30zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jennifer's actions
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
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG 6
I will spend 15 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
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 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 30 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
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 15 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
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 4 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
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 30 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
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.
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 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
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.
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?
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Jennifer Sabado 4/27/2023 9:24 PMIt's almost over, but I'm proud of myself for sticking with it all month and making a difference in my life and the lives of those around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your CommunityWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
Jennifer Sabado 4/27/2023 9:20 PMMy girlfriends and I will be doing our staycation about an hour away from our homes and enjoying a spa day and dinner. Looking forward to a fun day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Jennifer Sabado 4/25/2023 9:03 AMMuch like most things this month, we thought we were doing a decent job moderating our energy usage; however there's much more that can be done to conserve energy without sacrificing our typical lifestyle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Chat With A NonprofitWhat was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?
Jennifer Sabado 4/25/2023 9:00 AMI did more research about Operation Smile. It's been a nonprofit that I've supported for over 10 years now, but it's still nice to read up and see all the good they are doing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or PeaceWhat 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?
Jennifer Sabado 4/24/2023 9:24 AMI watched The Danger of Being a Black Woman in Brazil and A Time to Kill. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Watch a Documentary About Education or WorkWhat 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations CommunitiesWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Jennifer Sabado 4/21/2023 10:16 AMIt's important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures so that we continue to honor their contributions to our society and also remember the struggles they have endured. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or IndustryWhat 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or NatureWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Jennifer Sabado 4/20/2023 10:38 AMI pledge to: use natural light as much as possible, minimize plug load, take the stairs more and only do full loads of laundry.