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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Sweety Jhamb

HPI India

"To support a more greener and cleaner Earth"

Sweety's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 301 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    25
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    25
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    20
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    96
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Sweety's 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

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

Waste

Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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.

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

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track
    How is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/23/2019 3:14 AM
    Earlier in Bangalore  the weather used to be very good, but nowadays it is becoming extreme. Rainfall is very less
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How do you practice self care?

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:42 PM
    By controlling my diet, playing
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:41 PM
    If the environment is healthy like air, water is cleaner, the community will be green and healthier and 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:40 PM
    I spend time reading and spending my time in nature, going out playing
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    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?

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:37 PM
    I have planted a tulsi plant(basil) in my garden
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:37 PM
    we make pickles, chutney of mango and lemons and use them later in the year

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:35 PM
    avoided using single-use plastic for today

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:34 PM
    Completing my challenges for today

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:27 PM
    I just walk to the office 

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    Sweety Jhamb 10/22/2019 11:27 PM
    I avoided using single-use plastic water bottles, cups, straws today using