Suhail Janardhanan
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
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participant impact
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
Suhail's actions
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Suhail Janardhanan 12/04/2018 11:41 PMThe use of plastic bottles and boxes for food delivery since I usually order food from outside -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Suhail Janardhanan 10/16/2018 2:14 AMWe can create an understanding among people to have a healthy vegan diet instead of having meat all the time by creating awareness about the importance of being healthy and avoid meat -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Suhail Janardhanan 10/11/2018 11:38 PMYes definitely, many houses in India have started to cultivate vegetables and fruits they need within their homes using organic resources (on their rooftop or backyard if they have one) . If we start doing this on a larger scale, we can be self sufficient and have healthy food everyday without any preservatives. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Suhail Janardhanan 10/11/2018 11:34 PMYou could actually save up that money and use it for your child's education -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Suhail Janardhanan 10/11/2018 11:33 PMYes, I have already registered myself in Quickride to go for car pooling from home to office. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn 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?
Suhail Janardhanan 10/11/2018 11:30 PMAfter you use a portion of the vegetable for whatever you are cooking, you can use the remaining part for making a salad