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Shawna Stonum

Seattle Children's - Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 480 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    200
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    315
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    315
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    10
    square feet
    community beautification
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Shawna's actions

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Support Public Transit

SDG 10, 16

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG 10

I will spend 25 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 15 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 10
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

TRASH & PACKAGING AWARENESS

Check this action if each day you have saved all of the trash and recycling that your household produces. At the end of the month, examine the amount of trash/recycling accumulated and make a plan to reduce this amount going forward!

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

UNCOMPLETED
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

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

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

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG 16

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 10 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

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    Shawna Stonum 4/28/2023 8:26 AM
    Once we start adding solar panels to our roof, I imagine the neighbors will start asking questions. Net metering using solar is the only renewable option offered by our power company. I am somewhat discouraged and still exploring other options...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills
    What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?

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    Shawna Stonum 4/28/2023 8:04 AM
    It wasn't as bad as we anticipated, but there's always room for improvement. All heaters have been turned off for the few warm days. Lights are kept off most of the time. Still looking for more opportunities for conservation in our home.
  • 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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    Shawna Stonum 4/27/2023 6:57 AM
    I have seen Avatar in the past. It is clearly a play on racial issues. The documentary on the Miagi Orchestra in South Africa was a fascinating take on bringing diverse people together by making beautiful music together. Not sure how it relates to Climate Change, but seeing the dwellings of the poorest people there sure puts things in perspective. I plan to watch more of these as I am able.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products
    What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

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    Shawna Stonum 4/26/2023 8:14 AM
    Nothing surprising. I needed something pet friendly to clean a guinea pig habitat. Vinegar has many uses and will not harm any living creature. It kills odors effectively (after it air dries and the vinegar smell dissipates).

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    Shawna Stonum 4/22/2023 1:47 PM
    Rain barrel is all set up. Thankful the rain has held out long enough for me to get it set up. Now we wait to see if this works!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Spend Time Outside
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Shawna Stonum 4/18/2023 8:18 AM
    Isolation is not good for me. I lose the ability to talk to people without feeling awkward if I hide away. Being the introvert that I am, it is important that I get out of my bubble and interact with people outside. My bet is that I am not alone in this paradigm. Too many people in front of screens and indoors forget how to behave in public or around crowds of people.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Work-Life Balance
    How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

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    Shawna Stonum 4/18/2023 8:12 AM
    Separating my work life from my home life has helped me prioritize what needs to get done at home, including family time. It takes discipline to ignore emails and such during off work times.
    I think work-life consciousness helps sustain interpersonal relationships and allow for more variety in daily living activities preventing burn out.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

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    Shawna Stonum 4/14/2023 7:08 AM
    Pollinators are part of the cycle of life, pollinating our food sources. Without them, we have few other options. I am hoping to attract hummingbirds to my yard. Might take a bit more work to attract them my way given that this yard appears to have been neglected for a few years.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
    What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?

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    Shawna Stonum 4/08/2023 6:56 AM
    We just recently bought a house, so no real "landscape" done yet. Previous owners did nothing with the yard. I am considering a rain garden somewhere in my yard, hopefully the front yard and a rain barrel to water the rest. My daughter insists on having grass she can mow, and I want a special area for the dogs. We both want raised gardens (so the dogs can't dig). Time will tell what we plan out and put together.

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    Shawna Stonum 4/08/2023 6:52 AM
    Has anyone tried dehydrating foods? I saw this article: https://www.popsci.com/diy/dehydrating-food/ this morning and thought I might consider trying this with fruits and vegetables that we don't seem to eat fast enough. :)