Srivatsan Ganesh
"Strive towards a Greener environment. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,330 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO0.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO120hoursvolunteered
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UP TO660minutesspent learning
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UP TO702minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO702minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.0poundswaste avoided
Srivatsan's actions
Enacting Equity
Support Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Whether by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support initiatives in my area.
Enacting Equity
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 5 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
Balancing Consumption
Develop a Work-Life Balance
During the work day, I will schedule time for breaks to practice work-life balance.
Balancing Consumption
Needs Vs. Wants
Each day, I will practice a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Balancing Consumption
Track My Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.
Balancing Consumption
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
Balancing Consumption
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Regenerating Nature
Complete an Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.
Regenerating Nature
Take Shorter Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Regenerating Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Regenerating Nature
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 40 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support my community.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Srivatsan Ganesh 10/25/2022 11:25 PMTake bath using bucket of water thus reducing usage instead of a shower as it is tend to consume more water and gets wasted. -
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/24/2022 3:48 AMCelebrated the Diwali with family and friends creating awareness about social, environmental issues and to join hands to fight against the issues. -
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/23/2022 7:03 AMDon't use dish washer. Instead use indian traditional way of washing vessels using hand. This saving water and helps as excercise to the body making person fit and healthy. -
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/23/2022 7:01 AMChallenge time coincides with Diwali. Make this diwali eco friendly by taking decision to not burst crackers that create pollution. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Complete an Energy AuditWhat most interested you, or surprised you about your energy audit?
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/20/2022 9:39 PMEnergy audit created awareness on how much of nature were spoiled with electronic items and how it can be reduced to go back to natural/traditional way. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Volunteer in My CommunityWhat event did you volunteer for and what was the experience like for you?
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/20/2022 9:38 PMParticipated in the Volunteering event conducted by my community to make cards for kids, plant trees and clean-up sea shore. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Calculate My Carbon FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon impact? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon impact?
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/20/2022 9:37 PMI dont use Air conditioners. instead is using a personal tower fan thus saving on money, electricity and reduce carbon impact. -
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/20/2022 9:35 PMIts a rainy day to start with.. climate is so amazing and rain made the nature look beautiful, green and fresh. lovely one to energize for the day. -
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/17/2022 3:28 AMwith lot of awareness and options this year challenge has been awesome. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnacting Equity Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary ExperiencesHow is equality for trans, femme, and nonbinary people important to a just and sustainable society?
Srivatsan Ganesh 10/14/2022 10:22 PMEveryone has the equal rights. it is important LGBTQ+ also has the same rights as all other humans.