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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Sylesh P

HPI India

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything"

Sylesh's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 610 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    7.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.4
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    14
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    249
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    5.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Sylesh's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

Water

Ditch the Lawn

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Plant Trees

Nature

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Sylesh P 10/22/2019 5:45 AM
    Improving water infrastructure,
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What is the main water source in your region?

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    Sylesh P 10/22/2019 5:40 AM
    Groundwater, surface water and rainwater.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

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    Sylesh P 10/22/2019 4:16 AM
    Cauvery Water from Veeranam lake; Krishna river from Andhra Pradeshand lakes at Red Hills, Chembarambakkam and Sholavaram.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

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    Sylesh P 10/22/2019 4:12 AM
    Sedimentation, climate change, deforestation, landscape changes, and urban growth.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    How do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?

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    Sylesh P 10/21/2019 10:43 AM
    Climate changes will create water scarcity.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Trace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?

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    Sylesh P 10/21/2019 8:09 AM
    We can save rain water that stores in terrace.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Sylesh P 10/21/2019 8:06 AM
    I'm using coffee cups. Instead of that we can use coffee mugs.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

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    Sylesh P 10/21/2019 5:22 AM
    Yes we can travel with friends or co-workers.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Sylesh P 10/21/2019 5:20 AM
    Planting trees nearby your home creates a healthy environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

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    Sylesh P 10/21/2019 5:16 AM
     Yes, eating meat affects the environment.