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October 2 - October 23, 2019
Shivshankar Iyer's avatar

Shivshankar Iyer

HPI India

Shivshankar's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 452 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    100
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    25
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    5.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    100
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • UP TO
    225
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    250
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    155
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    610
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    155
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    3.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    727
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Shivshankar's actions

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 11.71 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

High Impact Action Track

Stay on the Ground

Transportation

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Research Impact Investing

Simplicity

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Support Public Transportation

I will make 10 phone call(s) and/or send 20 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Learn More and Talk to My Friends

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 50 friends each day about the issue.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 40.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 35.43 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 5 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Dependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspires you the most?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:29 PM
    supporting local farmers and building resilient communities
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:28 PM
    it will save costs and fuel required for transporting food from different regions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:27 PM
    i consume only vegetarian food
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    When 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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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:27 PM
    it helps you to identify good and healthy food
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:26 PM
    its healthy and organic. reduce pesticides
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:21 PM
    public transport is cost effective and it also reduces pollution
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:20 PM
    Money, time and convenience.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking, or driving?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:19 PM
    car pooling is efficient and comfortable than others
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    How do residents get involved in community decision making in your area? What stakeholders are involved in the economic aspect of planning decisions in your community?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:19 PM
    Have meetings every month and plan your actions. Take note of the demands and shortlist near term and long term goals
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Shivshankar Iyer 10/22/2019 11:17 PM
    Use public transportation as much as possible to reduce your carbon footprint