Gnana Prakasham
10/01/2018 9:53 AM
Using reusable bottles in office and at home. Use of glass or stainless steel container in all possible way at home. And properly recycle the Plastic bottles and containers.
Gnana Prakasham
POINTS TOTAL
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Gnana's actions
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 5 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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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 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?
Gnana Prakasham 10/01/2018 9:33 AMCooking main meal with the vegetables and use the skin tops and stalks for preparing a soup will make the meal more interesting and also to help using 100% of the vegetables. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate for More Food OptionsGiven 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?
Gnana Prakasham 10/01/2018 9:29 AMpesticides, herbicides and fertilizers makes a small impact in every consumption, but at a long run, this will impact life threatening situation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Gnana Prakasham 10/01/2018 9:14 AMGrowing your own vegetables. Eating atleast one green based food every day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Gnana Prakasham 10/01/2018 9:10 AMIntroducing more vegetable recipe. Bring more awareness about the nutrient and vitamins in each vegetables. And creating more vegetable eating online challenges.