

Hanuman Choudhary
"ecochallenge"
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Participant Impact
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up to22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to110plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to13poundswaste composted
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up to12conversationswith people
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up to3.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to2.0minutesspent learning
Hanuman's Actions
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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Hanuman Choudhary 10/24/2018 9:20 AMYAY !! We are done with challenge.. I got a good chances to change some of the things in my life.. Thank you EcoChallenge. -
Hanuman Choudhary 10/23/2018 1:26 AMLast year I watched a documentary about how plastics are in the Pacific Ocean, this year I watched one about food sovereignty. I am always so interested in how people ruin the world and how we can fix the mess we caused. Now there is this website and I get to mark what I have done. -
Hanuman Choudhary 10/22/2018 12:51 AMTip for conserving energy: plan all your baking together so you maximize the use of the oven. I only use the oven on cold days, when any extra heat will just help with heating the house. Yesterday, I baked sweet potatoes and squash and the seeds all at the same time so I only needed to use the oven for an hour. Also, you can turn off the oven... -
Reflection QuestionSimplicity Organize a CourseHow can you use NWEI programs to help mobilize your community to take action toward a sustainable future?
Hanuman Choudhary 10/19/2018 9:24 AMIntrinsic Hope.jpg 732.84 KB Sometimes fighting for Sustainability can feel like an uphill challenge, in a world where many people do not see the need to protect the earth. I am looking forward to reading Kate Davies book called, Intrinsic Hope. When I was at the Go Green conference last week I purchased two of her books after she gave... -
Reflection QuestionNature Organize a CourseWhat would you like to discuss about nature, the environment, or sustainability with your family, friends, coworkers or classmates?
Hanuman Choudhary 10/19/2018 9:24 AMIntrinsic Hope.jpg 732.84 KB Sometimes fighting for Sustainability can feel like an uphill challenge, in a world where many people do not see the need to protect the earth. I am looking forward to reading Kate Davies book called, Intrinsic Hope. When I was at the Go Green conference last week I purchased two of her books after she gave... -
Reflection QuestionNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Hanuman Choudhary 10/19/2018 9:23 AMI grew up in a town in rural Vermont that did not have public transportation. Getting home from after school activities was difficult and I couldn't wait until I was old enough to drive. Living 45 minutes from pretty much everything for much of my life taught me to plan trips ahead and wait until I had several reasons to make a trip. -
Reflection QuestionFood Organize a CourseHow can you use NWEI programs to help mobilize your community to take action toward a sustainable future?
Hanuman Choudhary 10/19/2018 9:23 AMI grew up in a town in rural Vermont that did not have public transportation. Getting home from after school activities was difficult and I couldn't wait until I was old enough to drive. Living 45 minutes from pretty much everything for much of my life taught me to plan trips ahead and wait until I had several reasons to make a trip. -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Hanuman Choudhary 10/19/2018 9:23 AMI grew up in a town in rural Vermont that did not have public transportation. Getting home from after school activities was difficult and I couldn't wait until I was old enough to drive. Living 45 minutes from pretty much everything for much of my life taught me to plan trips ahead and wait until I had several reasons to make a trip. -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Hanuman Choudhary 10/19/2018 9:22 AMI only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Photo by: Christy Zeringue -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Upgrade Heating & Cooling UnitsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Hanuman Choudhary 10/19/2018 9:21 AMI only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Photo by: Christy Zeringue