vijay sharma
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 503 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0servingof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0whole food mealconsumed
vijay's actions
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 10 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
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 QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
vijay sharma 11/09/2018 12:52 AMEcological imbalance is the major contributor due to which environment adding to that is the human tendency to ignore the changes in and around them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Advocate for Greener VehiclesReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
vijay sharma 11/09/2018 12:48 AMIncreasing in the Traffic hazards and causing a great deal of health issues is trending which needs to be stopped we need to work our ways to develop vehicle based available resources which are readily available causing less harm to nature -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Foods DietMichael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
vijay sharma 11/09/2018 12:44 AMA Farmer takes care of your health by growing food that will build up and doctor feeds on the diseases developed unhealthy habits -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Locally-Sourced MealsIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest for you to give up?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
vijay sharma 10/26/2018 1:26 AMYes gettinig to know the producers is an advantage and will put life at ease also food quality will improve drasticly -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
vijay sharma 10/26/2018 1:24 AMYes Organic farming will be the future and the world is moving towards the betterment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
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vijay sharma 10/20/2018 9:50 AMIt has been a great learning curve this is good to take up as a challenge -
vijay sharma 10/20/2018 9:48 AMIt's been great as a learning curve -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
vijay sharma 10/20/2018 8:54 AMLiving cultures have changed a lot hence having a luxury of plants for good at the ease of access would come in really handy
Windowsill gardens or hanging baskets would b nice choice