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Jennifer Sabado

Office Depot Women of Color ARG

"Learning and growing with regards to reducing my impact to the planet is my top goal. "

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 976 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    conversation
    with a person
  • UP TO
    10
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    855
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    items
    repaired
  • UP TO
    8.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    32
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    980
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,095
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    520
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,095
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    5.1
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    11
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    30
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG 6

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG 2

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/27/2023 9:24 PM
    It'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 QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your Community
    What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/27/2023 9:20 PM
    My 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 QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Online Energy Audit
    What most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/25/2023 9:03 AM
    Much 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 QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Chat With A Nonprofit
    What was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/25/2023 9:00 AM
    I 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 QUESTION
    Health & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
    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?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/24/2023 9:24 AM
    I watched The Danger of Being a Black Woman in Brazil and A Time to Kill.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
    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?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/24/2023 9:23 AM
    I watched Wiring the Amazon and Harvest Season.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
    Why 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?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/21/2023 10:16 AM
    It'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 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?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/21/2023 10:13 AM
    I watched 2040 and Solar for All.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
    What 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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    Jennifer Sabado 4/20/2023 10:40 AM
    I watched Seaspiracy and Chasing Coral.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon Impact
    What is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?

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    Jennifer Sabado 4/20/2023 10:38 AM
    I pledge to: use natural light as much as possible, minimize plug load, take the stairs more and only do full loads of laundry.