Anandavelu K
"To spread the power of optimism."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,034 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO170gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO860minutesspent exercising
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO475minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO7.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO20zero-waste mealsconsumed
Anandavelu's actions
Health
Reduce Refined Sugar
Do at Home
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
Do at Home
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Nature
Forage for My Food
Do at Home
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Offset for Climate Justice
Do at Home
Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
Do at Home
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 40 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
Do at Home
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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 QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial InjusticeWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Anandavelu K 10/28/2020 6:39 AMI was not aware of the issues of modern slavery, as it relates to the criminal justice system. This was extremely interesting and eye-opening. -
Anandavelu K 10/28/2020 6:25 AMThis challenge was a success. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodPeople are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations are just a few examples. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
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Anandavelu K 10/27/2020 12:19 PMThis trip was interesting and enthusiastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Offset for Climate JusticeWhat did you learn from the resources? What did you discover from the offset calculator?
Anandavelu K 10/27/2020 12:12 PMWe learn best what we feel a need to know. The resource librarian can be a tremendous asset in saving our hours of work (e.g., training. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Research Voter SuppressionWhat are the ways in which voters are prohibited from or discouraged from voting in your region and/or state? What could be done to get rid of these barriers?
Anandavelu K 10/27/2020 12:05 PMMany people who want to vote face obstacles like past criminal records, Even if they aren't barred from voting, they may be kept from the polls. Across the country, the rate at which people are being purged from the voting rolls has. Before implementing changes to their election rules and procedures. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Anandavelu K 10/27/2020 11:57 AM- Exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food.
- Natural and technological disasters.
- Climate change.
- Occupational hazards.
- The built environment.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce Refined SugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Anandavelu K 10/27/2020 11:53 AM- Take the stairs.
- Go for a walk outside.
- Take advantage of the on-site gym.
- Sit on exercise ball.
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Anandavelu K 10/23/2020 12:46 PMDiet and lifestyle are two of the most important components of diabetes management.