Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation

What are some of the barriers that exist to women and girls' equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:48 PM

the pay gap continues to be a barrier to equitable women and girls' participation. in terms of girls in sports, there continues to be inequitable opportunities which discourages girls from joining sports

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Health & Equity Advocate for Equitable Food Access

How is food equity and access linked to a sustainable future?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:47 PM

food equity and access to food creates a more sustainable and healthy future for more people. it also reduces waste

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Donate Food

Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:46 PM

I donate food that I won't use and this adds value to my life by helping others

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Chat With A Nonprofit

What was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:45 PM

I am excited to learn more about project purple

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Mend Clothing

What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:45 PM

My mom is great at mending clothing. In fact, it allows me to continue wearing clothese that I otherwise could not

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Online Energy Audit

What most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:44 PM

I use more water than I thought I do during my showers in particular

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:43 PM

I will model the values of clean energy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Support Local Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:42 PM

It is important to take care of pollinators for our flowers and crops. My favorite pollinator is a honey bee since I love honey and flowers

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon Impact

What is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?

Monica Allgaier 4/29/2023 1:42 PM

To reduce my carbon footprint, I only used public transport for the month of April. I already walk almost every where, this is an existing practice

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood Share Your Eco Habits

How do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?

Terry Morgan 4/25/2023 9:57 AM

The trick is to make the sustainable habit realistic and one that you will be able to do without too much effort. If a new routine is cumbersome to do or takes longer than anticipated, it is not likely to continue. Being mindful of the desired outcome is also important.

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