

Zach Slusser
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 607 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to623minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to420gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to12conversationswith people
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up to4.0hoursvolunteered
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up to623minutesspent outdoors
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up to552minutesspent learning
Zach's Actions
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
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 15 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 15 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
SDG #17 Partnerships
During the day, I will schedule 3 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
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
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 25 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 15 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
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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 20 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 15 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
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
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 20 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.
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Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Volunteer In My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 8:44 PMI could try to emphasis recycling initiatives on campus to my friends, and try to adhere better to them myself. We have lots of good systems in place, but drawing more attention to them might increase their effectiveness. -
Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Find out where your energy comes fromWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:34 PMCentral PA is still heavily reliant on fuels like natural gas and coal, neither of which are renewable. -
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?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:28 PMOne way I'll reduce my carbon footprint is by making sure I'm not using an excessive amount of electricity if I don't need to. One way that I am currently reducing my carbon footprint is by making sure that I either minimize the amount of travel I do by car or try to carpool when I need to go out. -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:26 PMI can invest in companies with stronger corporate social responsibility initiatives and inform other like-minded people about companies with high CSR to increase positive impacts and then devest in companies that don't show strong commitments to those values. -
Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster RisksWhat are the climate and disaster risks in your region?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:18 PMSome of the risks include: temperature increases, heat waves, landslides, and flooding. -
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?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:11 PMI would love to be able to use induction cooking, it seems far more efficient and easier to maintain than other more widely used cooking surfaces. I haven't ever used one though. -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Support A Renters Bills of RightsWhat was something important you learned about renter rights and affordable housing?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:10 PMOne very important thing that I learned is that landlords can't just evict renters at any time for any reason. -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:09 PMI will be more aware of when I leave the faucet on while I do dishes and make sure that I'm not using more than I reasonably need to. One thing I've been already doing is working on cutting down the length of my showers. -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Practice MindfulnessWhat was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 7:07 PMI think it really just helped me center myself well. I struggle with anxiety and being present sometimes, and this was a good way of bringing myself back to the here and now. -
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?
Zach Slusser 4/30/2022 6:43 PMPracticing a work-life balance creates a more sustainable life for me because it provides me with the energy to think more intently about other aspects of how I live, which can allow me to really focus on living more sustainably. I think that a better work-life balance for everyone could cause people to have similarly fewer time constraints, which will in turn allow them to think more about how they live and then make adjustments as needed from there. I think that current work culture forces us to live at a pace and at a means that is focused around just getting ourselves through the day, and by allowing ourselves a better balance, we can start to prioritize other aspects of life as well.