Shwetha R
"" If working apart we're a force powerful enough to destabilise our planet, surely working together we are powerful enough to save it""
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,201 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO68advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO5.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1,562gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO375minutesspent learning
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UP TO660minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO660minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO22poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2.0poundswaste avoided
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UP TO47pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO66zero-waste mealsconsumed
Shwetha's actions
Balancing Consumption
Know My Waste & Recycling Services
I will spend 15 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Nourishing Food
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
Regenerating Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.
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
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support my community.
Nourishing Food
What is My Food Supply Chain?
I will spend 15 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.
Nourishing Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
Balancing Consumption
Research Impact Investing
I will spend 15 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Balancing Consumption
What is Sustainable Fashion?
I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and adopt at least one sustainable fashion practice.
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.
Nourishing Food
Make Zero-Waste Meals
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Nourishing Food
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will spend 30 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.
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
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.
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
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
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 2 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
Cultivating Communities
Share My Habits & Actions
Each day, I will make my sustainable habits or actions visible through a lawn sign, bumper sticker, pin, t-shirt, social media or other ways.
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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Shwetha R 10/26/2022 3:20 AM"Understand the worth of earth, treat it with care and give love it deserves". -
Shwetha R 10/25/2022 3:11 AMThrowing away food is like stealing from the table of those who are poor and hungry.
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Shwetha R 10/25/2022 3:10 AMWaste is not waste until we waste it. -
Shwetha R 10/21/2022 1:47 AMRecycle it all no matter how small -
Shwetha R 10/20/2022 6:45 AMSustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good -
Shwetha R 10/19/2022 11:12 AMInstead of using plastic bags, bring reusable bags and Tupperware when going shopping or packing food or leftovers. -
Shwetha R 10/19/2022 11:11 AMWe never know the worth of water till the well is dry -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Calculate My Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Shwetha R 10/19/2022 11:11 AMFix the tap problem, Off the tap while brushing, Use only the require amount of water. -
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