Nikita Madhani
"Team work makes the dream work! "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO4.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO72minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO4.0donationsmade
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO18zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO337minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
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UP TO475minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO25pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO370minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO349minutesspent learning
Nikita's actions
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Community
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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.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided below and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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.
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.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
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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Nikita Madhani 3/31/2021 12:34 PMI just watched the documentary Seaspiracy last night. It was interesting to see how the film maker came to discover how sustainable fishing doesn't really exist in our world. I've come to learn the amount damage that is being done to our oceans and the extensive role the ocean plays in our environment. Although heartbreaking, I def recommend to watch! -
Nikita Madhani 3/30/2021 4:23 PMOne more day to go!-
Erin Pedersen 3/31/2021 11:50 AMLast day today folks, what a beautiful day!
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Nikita Madhani 3/29/2021 5:44 PMWe only have two weeks left of this semester :( I'm a little excited to go back to campus this fall but I feel like I"m so used to online classes now :O-
Erin Pedersen 3/30/2021 3:24 PMHave you registered already? Will all your classes be on campus? I think there may still be some online options available, but I'm not sure!
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Nikita Madhani 3/28/2021 3:00 PMI keep telling myself "this is the last plant I will get" BUUUUT look at this beauty. It's the marble queen pothos-
Erin Pedersen 3/29/2021 10:00 AMIs it possible to have too many plants?
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Nikita Madhani 3/27/2021 2:52 PMMight sound like an odd question but does anyone have any tips on how to efficiently collect rainwater? I’ve tried putting buckets on my balcony but with the shade on top it doesn’t do a good job of collecting. I’ve heard rain water is excellent for indoor plants!-
Erin Pedersen 3/29/2021 10:03 AMHmm that might be tough if your balcony is covered! Some cities sell rain barrels for a low price to encourage residents to collect rainwater. Maybe you could talk to your landlord or building management to see if they might be interested in getting one? Here's an option in Richmond, but I'm sure you could find an option in your city! https://www.richmond.ca/services/rdws/water/savewater/rain-barrel.htm
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Nikita Madhani 3/26/2021 6:46 PMDoes anyone have any good recs for local Vancouver sustainable brands?-
Hina Kuae 3/29/2021 1:58 PMI like these stores:
- A refill store in New Westminster: https://www.therefillstop.com/
And KPU students get discounts there:
*10% off all refills on local/Canadian-made and DIY refillable products*Discount good between Mondays - Fridays only*must bring own container for discount to apply*discounts do not apply on non-Canadian made products or refillable cosmetics.*students must present a valid student ID
- Zero waste grocery: https://www.nadagrocery.com/
- Zero waste coffee: https://invitocoffee.com/pages/about-us
- Sustainability bakery - cookies: https://www.susgrainable.com/
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Erin Pedersen 3/29/2021 10:06 AMAre you looking for a specific product / sector? This article links to some fashion brands: https://www.attiremedia.com/articles/sustainable-fashion-brands-vancouver
Happy to do more searching if you're looking for different products!
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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?
Nikita Madhani 3/26/2021 6:35 PMTo be honest, I think BC has a pretty great transportation system wherein large groups of people are able to commute from one place to another with ease. With more people using transport, we're eliminating single uses of cars. Plus BC also does have a great bike rental system where you could just take a bike and leave it at the most convenient space.-
Erin Pedersen 3/29/2021 10:07 AMI agree if we're talking about the City of Vancouver, but unfortunately transit and cycling infrastructure gets a lot worse outside of the city! It's definitely something BC can continue to improve upon.
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Nikita Madhani 3/25/2021 3:38 PMI'm actually a little sad that this is almost over. I look forward to coming on here daily :( Will we be having more events like this soon? :D-
Hina Kuae 3/29/2021 2:05 PMGreat to know that you're enjoying the ecochallenge! 🤩 -
Erin Pedersen 3/26/2021 9:27 AMIf there's demand, we can definitely run another Ecochallenge in the Fall semester!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Nikita Madhani 3/24/2021 2:42 PMOne of the largest advantage is having that connect with your food. I think once you know where your food comes from, knowing where it starts from and where its ending, creates a deeper gratification towards your food. And understanding the hard work that comes from producing your own food makes you want to advocate for those that put in the hard work that goes into growing your food. From what I've heard from the farmers is that it takes a lot of manual work and the competition with supermarkets makes it difficult when they're competing with sale prices. It's definitely challenging and would be nice if these farmers could get what they deserve!-
Erin Pedersen 3/26/2021 9:31 AMTotally agree! Do you have any local farms that you buy from regularly?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning ProductsTo what extent do environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Nikita Madhani 3/24/2021 2:28 PMSurprisingly a lot! Just straying away from this reflection question a little bit, not only do cleaning products have a lot of toxins in it, but so do our everyday household items such as make up, deodorants, shampoos, plastic containers, etc. Factories that create it emit a lot of harmful pollutants into the air. It's unfortunate that we are exposed to the chemicals in both ways. As cancer is one of the leading causes (I believe it is the leading cause), it's no wonder all of these products affect us a lot because many of these chemicals and pollutants are carcinogenic.
for those of you that are interested in knowing what other toxic substances there are out there here is an article by the University of California
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2017/06/407416/toxic-exposure-chemicals-are-our-water-food-air-and-furniture-
Erin Pedersen 3/26/2021 9:31 AMGreat resource!
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