Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Guruprasad Shetty

HPI India

"Connect with oneself by connecting with Nature !"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
667 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

15

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

120

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

850

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

600

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

50

whole food meals

consumed

Guruprasad's actions

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 40 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 5 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

Guruprasad Shetty 10/25/2018 12:24 AM

Food sovereignty helps farmers who follow the conventional method make better use of modern technology and techniques without poisoning or degrading the quality of related food they are providing to society. In modern society quality of nutrient, proteins,etc that need to be obtained from specific food material is not met. It might be right from food grown in land till fish brought from sea/ocean are highly adulterated, from respective mafia involved in the business.

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Guruprasad Shetty 10/24/2018 12:06 AM

Group prayers and meditation creates synchronicity more faster

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Guruprasad Shetty 10/24/2018 12:02 AM

Larger portion of my personal life go with connecting to nature, family and friends. Virtual connectivity or social media is to bring the distance one closer and bridge the barriers, but not in cost by disconnecting from reality, present and people who is next to us.

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Guruprasad Shetty 10/23/2018 11:57 PM

Mulching can also be done with use of waste flowers and leafs on weekly basis. As soon as you see that it is composed, remove and dump in composite pits - later can be used as manure by adding some earthworm and soil.

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Guruprasad Shetty 10/23/2018 11:52 PM

Rare wild White Indian orchid

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Guruprasad Shetty 10/23/2018 11:47 PM

Flowers collected from Mini Garden in home @ Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Guruprasad Shetty 10/23/2018 12:42 AM

Change is inevitable. We need to open for technology and simple quick fixes through which we can conserve the natural resources and use it effectively, without disturbing the eco-balance.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Eco-friendly Gardening

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

Guruprasad Shetty 10/23/2018 12:41 AM

Totally dependent on government borewells. So, in our area all newly built house and apartments have rainwater harvesting system. Old houses have rain water collecting tanks through which we fulfill water needs related to gardening.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

Guruprasad Shetty 10/23/2018 12:38 AM

In my native my home is near to natural bodies of water (river). By creating efficient runoffs it will keep the waterbodies flowing through out the year and marine life won't get impacted.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Learn More about Food Deserts

What are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?

Guruprasad Shetty 10/17/2018 2:49 AM

Decrease in Health quotient will decrease in Happiness quotient. Happiness quotient is a vital component of a peaceful community/Society.

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