Also I would try to be more thoughtful about my actions towards our environment & nature.
Apoorva .
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,298 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,080minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO18more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO90plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO540minutesspent exercising
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO412pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,959gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18peoplehelped
Apoorva's actions
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Apoorva . 5/13/2019 2:32 AMI would like to invest more time on introspecting my inner self & my own actions, to realize what impact am I putting on my society, people around me.
Also I would try to be more thoughtful about my actions towards our environment & nature. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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Apoorva . 5/13/2019 2:25 AMEarth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed -
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Apoorva . 5/06/2019 4:40 AMAs part of human nature, till the time we are not affected, we don't understand what impact our actions are causing to the environment & society.
Once we are impacted by the choices we make, we start taking actions mindfully.
As per my experience with this challenges , there are certain points which I'm definitely going to keep in mind, e.g Avoid Wastage of food, Saving Water & Electricity, Focsuing on planting more trees around etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Apoorva . 5/06/2019 4:24 AMWe can start by taking small steps in our day to day routine to incorporate these "R's" in our life, for ex:While purchasing beverages or Coconut water or some other drink, we can "Refuse" the use of straws.We can "Reuse" paper bags or cloth bags whenever stepping out for shopping."Reduce" the unnecessary consumption of natural resources. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Apoorva . 5/06/2019 4:16 AMCarrying out things in our hand or in a cart is what would preferably do, depending on how many things I'm carrying at that time.
To avoid such situation, we should prefer carrying a reusable bag with us whenever we are going out for shopping or purchasing groceries. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Apoorva . 5/06/2019 4:13 AMHuman activity is causing environmental degradation, which is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution. As per current scenario human's are affecting the planet through all means be t air, water, soil, land.