vinayak prabhu
10/16/2019 6:40 AM
Drinking tap water directly may not be a safe option however carrying a reusable silicone glass or bottle would be a better option
vinayak's points
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 461 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22conversationswith people
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO306gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO36zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
vinayak's actions
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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Talk To My Friends and Colleagues
Community
I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 2 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.
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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.
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Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Participant Feed
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vinayak prabhu 10/21/2019 1:10 AMReached new Milestone !!!!!!!!! crossed 250 points and 10 check ins -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
vinayak prabhu 10/16/2019 6:33 AMhand gloves, paper cups, plastic bags, tissues, water bottle. All these can be substituted -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
vinayak prabhu 10/16/2019 6:31 AMGlobal warming has changed the climatic conditions in our region. This is getting worse everyday due to more pollution and less trees -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackWhat makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?
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vinayak prabhu 10/16/2019 5:52 AMGreat initiative I love it....