"Walking 5kilometers in a Day"
Hemavardhan's points
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 406 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO21minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO18advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO4.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO18public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO18minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO18organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Hemavardhan's actions
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Advocate for Green Spaces
I will call or write 2 public official(s) each day to advocate for more green spaces around my town.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 2 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 1 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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Hemavardhan Reddy 10/15/2019 7:26 AMTo enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Hemavardhan Reddy 10/04/2019 10:49 AMSpending more time outdoors is also linked to a lower risk of early death
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Hemavardhan Reddy 10/04/2019 10:48 AMPollination is important because it leads to the production of fruits we can eat, and seeds that will create more plants. Pollination begins with flowers. Flowers have male parts that produce very small grains called pollen. Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from one flower to another
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Hemavardhan Reddy 10/04/2019 9:58 AMAlthough the environment sustains human life, it can also cause diseases. Lack of basic necessities is a significant cause of human mortality
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIt is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?
Hemavardhan Reddy 10/04/2019 9:55 AMYes, it wouldn't be possible to feed the world with food that's suitable to sell at Whole Foods -
Hemavardhan Reddy 10/04/2019 3:55 AMIf you really think the economy is more important than the environment, try holding your breath whilst you count your money.