Meenakshi Panamanna
10/21/2019 9:32 PM
Terrace Gardening would best work for me.
"Reduce Reuse Recycle"
Meenakshi's points
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 461 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.8poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO238gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO28zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.9pounds of CO2have been saved
Meenakshi's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodConsider 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Meenakshi Panamanna 10/21/2019 9:31 PMMake a Habit of carrying water bottle and fill it with tap water whenever required is not that hard.-
Sathish R 10/22/2019 2:04 AMI agree this point, we all need to carry Copper water bottles and fill water whenever required... Its important for sustainability
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Meenakshi Panamanna 10/21/2019 9:29 PMReduce disposables
Reuse almost everything
Refuse plastics and throwaways
Re-purpose my clothes and stitch bags or multipurpose pouches from them.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Meenakshi Panamanna 10/21/2019 9:26 PMYou will explore new things outside. Get chance to meet new people and communicate.-
Sharon Anthony 10/21/2019 10:40 PMYou get to broaden your horizon and probably even discover talents that are unfolded one by one and it will give you a chance to share your experiences with people around you regardless of race, ethnicity and culture.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Meenakshi Panamanna 10/21/2019 9:19 PMPlanting makes us happy; it is a stress buster activity. This also helps in getting rid of our negative energy. Very god exercise for our body..we get closely connected to Mother earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
Meenakshi Panamanna 10/21/2019 9:14 PMWill never accept disposable one. Will prioritize and carry only few things that I need in my emergency, just put them in my bike . I make sure I will have a permanent bag in my bike, where ever I go. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Meenakshi Panamanna 10/21/2019 9:09 PMFeeling happy that I am not thrashing disposable paper cups.. that's actually plastic inside..not even 100% paper. Its not hard to carry a small mug and get your coffee. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Meenakshi Panamanna 10/21/2019 9:06 PMPurchase only required vegetables once in two days. Do not buy whole lot of vegetables once a week and stock it in fridge.-
Sathish R 10/22/2019 2:06 AMAgree this.. Buy vegetables once in 2 or 3 days.. Never ever keep the vegetables in Fridge.. Its bad
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