Gopinath P
"Let's make the world greener together"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 805 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO33gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO540minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO810minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Gopinath's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
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.
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?
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Gopinath P 10/22/2019 3:34 AMThe Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth. – Marlee Matlin -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing 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?
Gopinath P 10/21/2019 7:34 AMReducing the usage of water while bathing and other households need to make the water usage efficient. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Gopinath P 10/21/2019 7:29 AMI make choices whenever I go shopping so that I send a minimal amount of waste to landfills. -
Gopinath P 10/21/2019 7:22 AMA drop of water is worth more than a sack of gold to a thirsty man. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
Gopinath P 10/18/2019 4:32 AMGroundwater and rainwater are the main sources of water in our region. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
Gopinath P 10/18/2019 4:30 AMIf I don't have a reusable bag I carry things in my hands to avoid the disposable one. After that, I will carry a reusable bag whenever I am going out for shopping. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Gopinath P 10/18/2019 4:21 AMHealthier eating means healthier people, in turn leading to fewer doctor/clinic visits and less energy used by those clinics. -
Gopinath P 10/18/2019 4:10 AM“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
-George Bernard Shaw -
Gopinath P 10/17/2019 3:39 AM -
Gopinath P 10/17/2019 3:22 AMRenewable energy won't run out.