Hannah Dasyam

"I want to make the world a healthier place by demanding the shift to a more sustainable society for our future generations! "

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657 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

405

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

210

minutes

spent exercising
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250

minutes

spent outdoors
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7.7

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

55

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
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10

minutes

spent learning

Hannah's actions

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.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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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.

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Simplicity

Go For A Daily Walk Outside

I will take a walk outside for 10 minutes each day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Turn it off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Hannah Dasyam 5/02/2020 1:48 PM

Electricity in Minnesota in general is primarily generated by coal, natural gas and motor gasoline excluding ethanol. About 37% of utility-scale electricity generation in Minnesota came from coal-fired electric power plants in 2018, 23% from nuclear power plants, and 18% from wind farms. Production by coal is harmful to the environment due to the release of CO2, and coal mining is dangerous for humans and destroys natural habitats. It is also a non-renewable resource, along with natural gas. The burning of natural gas leads to GHG emissions. I hope that one day we will realize that renewable energy is the only option if we want this earth to survive for many generations to come!

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Hannah Dasyam 5/01/2020 7:22 PM

One of my challenges is to power down my computer every day, and surprisingly this has given me a sense of completeness for the day, like the day is done, I have finished what I can and now it's time for rest. Who knew that such a simple act was so beneficial to the environment and so helpful to my mental health!

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Hannah Dasyam 5/01/2020 7:20 PM

Now that the weather has finally warmed up, I have been seeing new signs of spring on my daily walks. In a pond near my house, I found a huge collection of frog eggs! What have other people been seeing on their walks?

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Hannah Dasyam 4/27/2020 5:03 PM

If you want a fun way to put your glass bottles or mason jars to use, go outside to a local swamp or creek, and collect water, moss, and rocks to make a mini self-sustaining ecosystem!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Go For A Daily Walk Outside

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

Hannah Dasyam 4/26/2020 8:15 AM

With online school I think it's easy to stay cooped up inside all day, staring at a screen. Taking a daily walk (usually I do a full hour!) really helps me de-stress. It gives me a sense of peace and clarity - and puts life into perspective, showing me the things that really matter to me. Breathing in fresh air eases headache, strain, and refreshes me before going back to school work. It also helps me realize that school isn't the end all be all - there are other things in life to indulge and look forward to!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables

What 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?

Hannah Dasyam 4/23/2020 3:12 PM

Two single use plastic items that I use the most often are plastic bags for produce and take out boxes/disposable cutlery. For the produce bag, I have been collecting them and planning to reuse them when I go grocery shopping. For take out, I always forget to bring my reusable cutlery so once things open up again I'm going to start keeping cutlery and containers in my car or backpack!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Hannah Dasyam 4/20/2020 6:57 PM

I'm going to remember to unplug my toaster!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Hannah Dasyam 4/20/2020 6:55 PM

Today I noticed that when I practiced mindful eating, I had more time to organize thoughts in my head and plan what I needed to accomplish. I also realized how hard it was for me to not scroll through my phone while eating! It's definitely different eating alone without watching something to fill the silence!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Practice Gratitude for Earth

Kathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?

Hannah Dasyam 4/20/2020 5:23 PM

I agree with this quote. We connect with and naturally feel more empathetic for things we understand and experience personally. I think our society is good at having gratitude for each other, as self-care and self-love is becoming a part of pop culture, but we tend to lack gratitude of the natural world. I think we could improve this with education, starting at a young age, about why our environment is important (by showing kids its beauty!).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Hannah Dasyam 4/20/2020 5:19 PM

In northern Minnesota many people see it as boring, all there is is trees and farmland and the only fun things to do are in Minneapolis! Taking a walk allows me to realize how much clarity, peace, and joy the trees give me. The amount of untouched woodland is becoming rarer, unfortunately, and it's important to show gratitude for the land that is left!

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