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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Parvathi K

HPI India

"Through education and awareness campaigns we educate businesses, community organizations and consumers about food waste and sustainability."

Parvathi's points

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  • 232 TOTAL

Parvathi's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 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.

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Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 24.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Water

Install Greywater Catchment

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 23.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

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Energy

Install Alternative Energy

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

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Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

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Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?

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    Parvathi K 10/22/2019 3:02 AM
    Water is the main ingredient our body requires.
    It gives us energy, relaxes the body.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

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    Parvathi K 10/21/2019 11:39 AM
    Simplicity is creativity, the more creative a person is the less he/she spends.Be it energy/food or fuel. For example saving rain water, there should be a way to do it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    Parvathi K 10/21/2019 11:37 AM
    I love plants, hence will invest that money in planting more trees & plants in & aroung my neighborhood.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

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    Parvathi K 10/21/2019 11:36 AM
    Use LED bulbs, Bescom is offering the LED bulbs for free or a minimal amount.
    Do purchase from them & use them. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?

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    Parvathi K 10/21/2019 11:35 AM
    There is lot of water shortage. Pollution has increased 50% compared to 5 years ago.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

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    Parvathi K 10/21/2019 3:40 AM
    Using cars for work is good, but you can do car pool, which will reduce the pollution & also reduce the traffic.
    Use bicycle's instead, it comes in as a benefit.
    Exercise with travel.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

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    Parvathi K 10/21/2019 3:39 AM
    I'm a vegetarian & love eating fruits.
    I have incorporated the same things in my kids, they love fruits.
    1 or 2 fruits a day is a must in my family.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Parvathi K 10/21/2019 3:36 AM
    Create a group of friends with whom you can go for a walk or a game. This will surely increase your time together & also improve your health.

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    Parvathi K 10/20/2019 10:38 PM
    All those challenges, which can be easily achievable & also help the environment. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Fixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?

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    Parvathi K 10/20/2019 10:37 PM
    Once in a week, have a check in your lane & help them fix the taps. Also teach them the effectiveness of saving water.