

Sherry Thompson
"My mission is to become a steward of a cleaner environment. and to set an example for others that the small things make a difference to the health of our planet. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO12documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO880gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO66meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,165minutesspent learning
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UP TO13pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO5.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO50square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO33zero-waste mealsconsumed
Sherry's actions
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG 6
I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice in my region.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Advocate For Your Watershed
SDG 6
I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture
SDG 14, 15
I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 3 documentaries about education or work.
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
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.
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?
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Sherry Thompson 4/30/2023 8:48 AMIt’s a wrap ☺️❤️💦🌴🌳. When my water bill drops for the month of April, I will see how much of an impact my five minute showers in that of my family have had on my bill. That’s definitely a big positive because I can use that money for something else. -
Sherry Thompson 4/30/2023 8:42 AMIn celebration of Earth Day, I created vegetarian and meatless dishes for dinner. My family will be able to eat this all day. I hope they can make it without me for another day. -
Sherry Thompson 4/30/2023 8:39 AMI got my walk in before church and the rain . -
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Host or Join a Cleanup EventHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Sherry Thompson 4/29/2023 9:01 PMI’ve participated in big group clean ups before. I wanted this to be more personal so my husband and I walked our local park together and picked up trash . This meant so much more to me . -
Sherry Thompson 4/29/2023 8:16 PMToday was a really busy day. My husband and I went to the park early morning and we collected trash bags. I was really surprised at how clean the park was. I don’t know if that is a result of the neighborhood I live in Central Park or that people are just mindful in this area and keeping public spaces clean. I managed to get in a good walk, which is always a pleasure. Today it was hot, and usually hot. -
Sherry Thompson 4/29/2023 6:58 AMIt is so relaxing to practice self care at home outside . Have clean fresh air is often taken for granted . -
Sherry Thompson 4/27/2023 7:53 PM-
Jennifer Sabado 4/27/2023 9:25 PMSuch a beautiful picture!
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Sherry Thompson 4/26/2023 7:35 AM