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Sherry Taylor

Women in Leadership ARG

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 1,201 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    340
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • up to
    478
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    energy audits
    conducted
  • up to
    1.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • up to
    145
    minutes
    being mindful
  • up to
    1.0
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • up to
    1.0
    items
    repaired
  • up to
    1.0
    donations
    made
  • up to
    58
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    1.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • up to
    4.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    2.0
    square feet
    community beautification
  • up to
    700
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    461
    minutes
    spent learning

Sherry's Actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

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

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

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 10 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

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

Education & Livelihood

Stay on the Ground

SDG 11

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Host or Join a Cleanup Event

SDG 11, 17

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

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

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

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 5 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

Replace Manual Thermostats

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

Completed
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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

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

Health & Equity

Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

Each day, I will spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG 13, 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
    What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?

    Sherry Taylor's avatar
    Sherry Taylor 4/06/2023 2:29 AM
    I learned the right plants to use in each area of my yard.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

    Sherry Taylor's avatar
    Sherry Taylor 4/06/2023 2:26 AM
    Butterflies are my favorite and I was not aware of how some are at risk.
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
    What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!

    Sherry Taylor's avatar
    Sherry Taylor 4/06/2023 2:24 AM
    I had black bean burgers, the were not bad.
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

    Sherry Taylor's avatar
    Sherry Taylor 4/06/2023 2:23 AM
    It always comes back to people.
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness
    What 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?

    Sherry Taylor's avatar
    Sherry Taylor 4/06/2023 2:23 AM
    I enjoy mindfulness and clearing my thoughts during that time
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

    Sherry Taylor's avatar
    Sherry Taylor 4/06/2023 2:22 AM
    People, people impact everything.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Drive Less
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Sherry Taylor 4/06/2023 2:17 AM
    I walk a lot and enjoy it as a mode of transportation.
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Donate Food
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    Sherry Taylor 4/01/2023 6:54 AM
    There are others that need it more and why wouldn’t we support others in our community.
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products
    What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

    Sherry Taylor's avatar
    Sherry Taylor 4/01/2023 6:53 AM
    Vinegar can be used to make so many thing
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?

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    Sherry Taylor 4/01/2023 6:51 AM
    Everything! I feel like I learn so much I can’t narrow it down.