Vinothini K

HPI India

"Face difference and make difference "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
412 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

7.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

14

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Vinothini's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Vinothini K 10/22/2018 7:06 AM
Very good start and very good journey..

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Vinothini K 10/18/2018 4:04 AM
Its really a challenge to know few things and to give remedies for few things.. Also making us to do innovations..

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
Vinothini K 10/18/2018 4:01 AM
I will take paper bags with me while going for shopping/purchasing something.
If I forget to take then i will ask the shop keepers to deliver the products to my residential.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While 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?
Vinothini K 10/18/2018 3:56 AM
I will try to avoid using plastic bottles.. We can place a big water container or water tank for usage in public places like functions, party,shops,office,etc.. instead of using plastic water bottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Vinothini K 10/18/2018 3:53 AM
North Americans are Non Veg lovers. They are eating meat everyday and they are making as a habit too..this may help them get active and little healthy by mind and body..
We can start shifting meat focused food culture by advising them, not to take meat everyday or take healthy fruits, vegetables which is having equal vitamins and proteins as meat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Given the impact of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers on both the natural world and our food systems, what do you think about the use of these products in agriculture?
Vinothini K 10/18/2018 3:47 AM
Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers are necessary for agriculture since to avoid wastage of crops..Using all above will help us to grow crops healthy..

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Vinothini K 10/16/2018 8:09 AM
Transformation is important all over the world.. We need to switch to some innovations developed by techniques or systems to make our life better.. I am a mother who should take care of my family and also my work.. I need to be motivated and also encouraged to make better world by balancing both family and work..

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Vinothini K 10/16/2018 8:04 AM
In my area we have open drainage system which may causes malaria, dengu...It will affect everyone living over there..

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Vinothini K 10/16/2018 7:56 AM
I have joined this challenge to be an inspiration to others who gets depressed. And chose actions to get rid of my worries and encourage others.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Vinothini K 10/16/2018 7:18 AM
Only simple things can make simplicity to our life so we need to be very creative in what are all we do daily..

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