Ecochallenge.org

2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Gauthemen Sivanathan

HPMM

"To assist in recovery and effectively restoring our ecosystem"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
722 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

2.0

donations

made
UP TO

170

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

5.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

4.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

82

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

18

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

10

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.4

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

103

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

50

trees

planted
UP TO

20

zero-waste meals

consumed

Gauthemen's actions

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Plant Trees

Nature

I will plant 50 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Waste

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. 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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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Zero-Waste Cooking

Food

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Install Alternative Energy

Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Plant your own vegetables

PLANTING YOUR OWN VEGETABLES IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH. CONSUMING MORE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STAY HEALTHY. IT SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES A LOT AND ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF ENJOYING GARDEN VEGETABLES IS A REDUCED MONTHLY FOOD BILL. IT ALSO GET'S YOU A GOOD OUTDOOR EXERCISE AS GARDENING IS A NATURAL STRESS RELIEVER.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/20/2019 9:07 PM

When giving a gift consider a greener alternative, such as making your own presents or offering some of your time and skills to do a favor for your friend or loved one..

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Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/20/2019 9:05 PM

Guys, pay all your bills online & sign up for paperless billing. It’s easy, hassle-free and most importantly it saves the tree! The effort may sound little but the its worth it..

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Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/20/2019 6:58 PM

Choose nature friendly healthcare products. Products that does contains harmful chemical and/or tested with animals, is best to be avoided at all costs!

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Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/20/2019 6:56 PM

Fix it, don’t throw it. Repairing or fixing something is more environmentally friendly than simply throwing things away, although the latter may seem easier and cheaper sometimes. Youtube gives you access to the tools and information you need to fix practically anything.. Ive repaired most of my stuffs by just googling around or checking out the fixing video via youtube.

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Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/20/2019 6:55 PM

Eat less meat. Being careful with what you’re consuming is at the heart of being more eco-friendly. Also cutting down on the amount of meat you eat can have a huge impact. Not having red meat - even if it’s just for two or three days a week - can have quite a significant impact on reducing your carbon footprint.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Research My Investment Portfolio

In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?

Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/20/2019 6:15 PM

You can have a positive impact as an investor as long as you are thoughtful, and you might just outperform at the same time. Major key points to follow as below..1.) Make intentional investment choices and let your brokers and mutual funds know what you want and why. 2.) Vote your proxy statements and otherwise use your voice as a shareholder, and lastly.. 3.) Sell positions which no longer fit your personal values and have no business case..

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Install Alternative Energy

How is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?

Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/20/2019 6:10 PM

Malaysia are projected to be affected by flooding due to sea level rise. If emissions decrease rapidly and there is a major scale up in protection example continued building construction the annual affected population could almost be eliminated. Small changes in temperature and rainfall will not only lower productivity and crop yields, it will impact health by helping to spread infectious diseases.

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Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/19/2019 4:10 PM

Eating meal using banana leave is more bio degradable compare with plastic plates. Infact used up banana leaves once degraded serves a good nutrient and hi level of fibres for the plants.

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Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/17/2019 7:42 PM

More houses lead to more pollution. Buildings emit their gasses into the air, which affect the health of the environment. It’s time to put habitats of the environment first. We need to preserve land, stop building, and start restoring the ecosystem.

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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?

Gauthemen Sivanathan 10/17/2019 7:20 PM

One way i can think off is to have your car or bike serviced regularly to keep the emission control systems operating at efficient rate. Check your car's air filter monthly, and keep the tires adequately inflated to maximize running mileage. If you sit idle for more than 30 seconds, turn off the engine (except in traffic). Also remember to unplug your electronics when not in use. Even when turned the equipment's are turned off, items like television, computer and phone charger, electricity current still sips in!

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