Ruju Mehta

WSP USA & Friends

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
483 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

495

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

225

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

280

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

195

minutes

spent exercising

Ruju's actions

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Ruju Mehta 10/24/2018 1:43 PM

One of the few next steps could be reducing the amount of water I use while I wash the dishes.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Ruju Mehta 10/24/2018 7:38 AM

It can remind you that there is more happening outside of your work/social bubble. It also served as a reminder to me at how nature will continue to outlast us all.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Ruju Mehta 10/22/2018 12:57 PM

I get to think about what I did (or didn't do) during the day and try to plan for the future, whether it be big plans or small plans. Some days I even think about existential questions which activates my mind into thinking about higher purposes and if I can achieve something greater.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Eliminate Toxic Plastics

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Ruju Mehta 10/16/2018 9:49 AM

I use a few coffee cups a day, so instead I'll try to use my mug.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Ruju Mehta 10/15/2018 6:43 AM

I was able to enjoy the fall colors more while walking and explore different plants around the area.

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