Dhakshayani Prakash

HP Inc India

"To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being "

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participant impact

UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

21

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

37

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

17

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

21

whole food meals

consumed

Dhakshayani's actions

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

Do at Home

I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Do at Home

Both systemic 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

Do at Home

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Do at Home

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 1 container(s) out of the landfill each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

Do at Home

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Dhakshayani Prakash 10/28/2020 12:09 PM

Plastic bags should be banned. Plastic causes pollution and burning plastic diffuses harmful smoke. Plastic bags can prove to be a choke hazard for small animals and people.

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Dhakshayani Prakash 10/28/2020 12:06 PM

Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark green, red, and orange vegetables. Eat a variety of fruits. Eat whole-grain, high-fiber breads and cereals.

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Dhakshayani Prakash 10/28/2020 12:02 PM

Exercise atleast 30 mins everyday to keep yourself fit & healthy...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go Get a Check Up

How do you practice self care?

Dhakshayani Prakash 10/28/2020 12:01 PM

Live Healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. Practice good hygiene. Meet your friends to build your sense of belonging. Try to do something you enjoy every day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

To what extent do environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?

Dhakshayani Prakash 10/28/2020 12:00 PM

Exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food. Natural and technological disasters, Climate change, Occupational hazards and environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Take Control

How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

Dhakshayani Prakash 10/28/2020 11:58 AM

Many aspects of the environment can affect our health. Environmental hazards can increase the risk of diseases like cancer, heart disease and asthma and it is interlinked to community & personal health.

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Dhakshayani Prakash 10/21/2020 12:24 PM

To drive people to the website for healthy tips, information, health assessment and also to encourage a global culture of health and wellness. Also to gain health benefits from the people like healthy diet, etc.

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Dhakshayani Prakash 10/21/2020 12:14 PM

Carry your own mugs for coffee/tea instead of using paper cups or plastic cups to keep our surroundings clean & also environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Dhakshayani Prakash 10/20/2020 7:24 AM

Few foods I would like to preserve for later in the year is Dried fruit, pickles, tomato sauce, etc

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Dhakshayani Prakash 10/20/2020 7:24 AM

Few foods I would like to preserve for later in the year is Dried fruit, pickles, tomato sauce, etc

Read More