Ecochallenge.org

2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Dayesh A

HPI India

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
870 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

2.0

community events

hosted or attended
UP TO

10

conversations

with people
UP TO

42

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

285

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

30

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

1,575

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

42

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

72

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

20

trees

planted

Dayesh's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 20 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 10 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Dayesh A 10/15/2019 2:43 AM

Creativity will help in reusing our existing products instead of going for a new product

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Have a Garage Sale

Building community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?

Dayesh A 10/14/2019 1:20 AM

A lot of unwanted stuff were removed from the home but was useful for community members. Decluttered hiome and earned some cash

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

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

Dayesh A 10/14/2019 1:19 AM

great experience when we eat together on the table with the family without any TV, mobile or any other electronic devices. Infact we keep our mobiles on silent mode during one meal of the day

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Dayesh A 10/14/2019 1:18 AM

I know that I have done something for the coming generations and that brings a lot of peace and happiness to me which reflects on the my health

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Know My health

How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

Dayesh A 10/14/2019 1:17 AM

By playing badminton and cricket and inviting friends to do the same to relieve the stress

Read More
Dayesh A 10/14/2019 1:16 AM

Another 10 more days to go.. happy checking in everyday for the rest of the event.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Dayesh A 10/08/2019 9:11 PM

Annual health check, daily exercise

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Dayesh A 10/08/2019 9:08 PM

vertical garden is the best solution in apartment

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Join my Neighborhood Association

How can your community support inclusive decision making?

Dayesh A 10/08/2019 9:07 PM

Involving those affected by a given problem increases their collective ability to find solutions. People learn through experience. Providing opportunities to influence decisions facilitates community members’ ability to make better decisions.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Host a House Party

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

Dayesh A 10/08/2019 9:06 PM

The environment can influence peoples' behavior and motivation to act. For example, a dingy corridor with shoes, other household item, will invite others to leave another item in the hall, whereas a clean corridor will encourage everyone to take the time to put the item away.

Read More