Narasimhan J
10/18/2018 12:07 AM
Met new people and lot of unused items were sold. Made some money in the side which will be invested in some eco friendly products
Narasimhan J
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 521 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO152disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO570minutesspent exercising
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UP TO57plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO38zero-waste mealsconsumed
Narasimhan's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 8 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Have a Garage SaleBuilding community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Narasimhan J 10/11/2018 10:45 PMThe challenge is "Change". We need to change ourselves and our habit which we have been used for very long time -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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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?
Narasimhan J 10/11/2018 10:44 PMwe usually prepare food based on number of family members and taking into account their eating hapbit which reduces food waste. In case there is left over, we use it the next day but nothing is thrown in the trash