Nag Balijepalli
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 259 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO12more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO180minutesspent exercising
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UP TO110minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO200minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO20gallons of waterhave been saved
Nag's actions
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.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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 QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Nag Balijepalli 2/09/2021 10:49 AMI always use my own bag for groceries but now I have been using glass plates and cups instead of reusable ones. -
Nag Balijepalli 2/09/2021 10:47 AMI have been going out a lot more now since its been pretty sunny, and I have been running as well. The snowday was awesome -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Nag Balijepalli 1/25/2021 4:37 PMHaven't used paper in a week. i do everything on my laptop or ipad (with a pencil) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Nag Balijepalli 1/25/2021 4:37 PMI think trying to use less heating would be optimal in the future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Nag Balijepalli 1/25/2021 4:36 PMI deleted facebook, messenger. I still have instagram and twitter but I mainly use that to get news and memes. I'd say I spend like 20mins a day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Nag Balijepalli 1/25/2021 4:35 PMI have a timer now on my computer that shuts it down if it has been idle for 25mins. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Visit A Local FarmHow do our current food growing and manufacturing processes affect our future and the future of Earth?
Nag Balijepalli 1/25/2021 4:35 PMWasn't able to go to the farm but I went to buy local produce at a store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Nag Balijepalli 1/25/2021 4:34 PMI just wear hoodies and full clothing. So the avg temp in the house is around 60degrees. My roommates are not happy