Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Kyoti Tavarez

APO EcoChallenge

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
731 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

280

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

meatless or vegan meal

consumed
UP TO

390

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

105

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

315

minutes

being mindful

Kyoti's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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

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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Share Your Eco Habits

SDG 11

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Carry My Trash

SDG 12

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
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?

Kyoti Tavarez 4/30/2023 11:48 AM

So happy to take part in Ecochallenge again this year! It's always over way too quick and before we know it! I can't wait to take everything I've learned with me until our next Ecochallenge, where I'll get to learn even more!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Carry My Trash

What one thing will you do right away to reduce your waste? What is the second thing you will do?

Kyoti Tavarez 4/24/2023 2:51 PM

The amount of waste I carry on me daily makes me want to get into ecobricking, because I didn't realize how much the little things really added up to a lot of trash. I should also be more dedicated to recycling, terracycling, and properly disposing of all waste. I think something a little bigger and harder I will make a conscious effort is to make more meals at home so I don't depend on disposable snack packs so much. Also, I should save all my food waste for composting in the science building.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products

What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

Kyoti Tavarez 4/18/2023 9:38 AM

The most surprising thing to me was how easily these ingredients could be replaced in most instances or cleaning situations. Vinegar works magic majority of the time, and it is a much more affordable and sustainable ingredient to use in terms of cleaning, whereas cleaning products produce more waste both through production and commercial use.

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Kyoti Tavarez 4/10/2023 9:17 AM

I love when I can commit to at least one of my daily practices; sometimes our busy schedules make it so hard to stay consistent and even remember. However, I have been practicing mindfulness everyday and I really like how the addition has affected me and my life. I feel much more calm and present.

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