Kiran Deep
10/22/2019 12:47 AM
yes Of Course it will help us know our food better. We can help the farmers if we know their needs and challenges. Again it improves the food quality as well
"To save environment"
Kiran's points
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- 296 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO35plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Kiran's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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 who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhen 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? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Kiran Deep 10/21/2019 1:16 AMI think we tend to more use it while travelling long distance for examples: Buses or Trains. If we can carry our own water bottle from home. We can avoid buying water bottle thus reducing bottled water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Kiran Deep 10/21/2019 1:15 AM#BYOC( Bring your own Cup) Initiative by HP, helped me to remove paper cups from my life and replace it with a ceramic mug -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Kiran Deep 10/21/2019 1:14 AMReduce by not producing plastic waste.
Reuse by using reusable Bags or cups or bottle.
Refuse to accept plastic bags or use plastic or paper cups.
Repair the things for reusability again.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Kiran Deep 10/21/2019 1:11 AMI will try to adjust things in my hand if I am buying only few items. I will try to keep some spare bags somewhere in my car so If I need one I can quickly Grab one -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Kiran Deep 10/21/2019 1:09 AMWe are using too many plastic bottle during events. After each event we are left with almost 500 Plastic bottle which can simply be replaced with Water glasses