Balasubramaniam J
"To build an environment that is free from all sorts of pollution, which makes our mother earth a suitable planet to live in for another billion years."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,206 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO85meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO460minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,840minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,325minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO950poundswaste avoided
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UP TO44pounds of CO2have been saved
Balasubramaniam's actions
Enacting Equity
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 1 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
Cultivating Communities
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).
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.
Nourishing Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Nourishing Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Regenerating Nature
Explore My Area
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, which might include a park, water body, trail, etc.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Balasubramaniam J 10/26/2022 3:37 AMAttitude of Gratitude - Be thankful -
Balasubramaniam J 10/25/2022 8:12 AMWhatever you are, be a good one - #Ecochallenge -
Balasubramaniam J 10/24/2022 8:31 AMLet us bring out the light from people and let that light shines in lives forever -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Donate FoodWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
Balasubramaniam J 10/24/2022 8:30 AMFood donation is considered as the highest good deed in Hindu culture. Donating food brought euphoria in my mind and heart. I was so joyful after did this good deed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Balasubramaniam J 10/24/2022 8:27 AMMy travel plan was restructured from Airplane to Bike. I travelled through bike and embraced the adrenaline rush in my body while doing this activity. I felt the wind on my face and extreme happiness while doing this activity. -
Balasubramaniam J 10/24/2022 8:23 AMWhatever you are be a good one -
Balasubramaniam J 10/24/2022 8:21 AMBe good to you and to the world -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Balasubramaniam J 10/24/2022 8:18 AMFood sovereignty brings out the idea on what's best and what brings out the best in our body & mind. A food is the biggest energy source humans provide to themselves, imagine feeding ourselves with higher energy food; we can be the best version of ourselves. -
Balasubramaniam J 10/21/2022 4:05 AMI am proud of my consistency in following this ecochallenge. I thank the team and the organizers for this wonderful initiative. -
Balasubramaniam J 10/20/2022 3:40 AMI want this Ecochallenge initiative to continue every year and I should be a part of it is what I am asking the universe.