Jitendra Choudhary
"Environment Sustainability – New Way of Life"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO3.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO25conversationswith people
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UP TO10donationsmade
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UP TO1,001gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO142minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.4pounds of CO2have been saved
Jitendra's actions
Create Your Own Action
Forage for My Food
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Create Your Own Action
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 5 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
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.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
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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Jitendra Choudhary 5/18/2019 6:04 PMSelf-care for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness. this by educating employees on how to practice self-care both at home and in the workplace -
Jitendra Choudhary 5/16/2019 6:44 PM -
Jitendra Choudhary 5/13/2019 9:14 AM -
Jitendra Choudhary 5/10/2019 3:33 AMsave trees save environment -
Jitendra Choudhary 5/09/2019 12:04 AMOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin? -
Jitendra Choudhary 5/06/2019 11:31 AMProgress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. -
Jitendra Choudhary 5/06/2019 11:27 AMProgress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. -
Jitendra Choudhary 5/05/2019 3:20 AMGO green with participate in this challenge -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopIn what ways can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?