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October 7 - October 28, 2020
Anand Tiwari's avatar

Anand Tiwari

HP Inc India

"Climate change is the real threat to humanity, everyone of us has to take responsibility and fight for it. "

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participant impact

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    2.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
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    15
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    44
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    468
    gallons of water
    have been saved
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    1.0
    hour
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    490
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    280
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,090
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    291
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Anand's actions

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn More about Food Apartheid

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Support Native Communities

Do at Home

I will use the resource links provided and spend 10 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

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Nature

Explore My Area

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

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Nature

Organize a Course

Do at Home

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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Health

Support Pollution Reduction

Do at Home

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Do at Home

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Do at Home

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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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.

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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Engage In Active Listening

Do at Home

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 10 conversations.

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Community

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Research Voter Suppression

Do at Home

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

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Community

Sign Up to Vote

Do at Home

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

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Simplicity

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

Do at Home

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

Do at Home

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

Do at Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

Do at Home

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Eco-Friendly Gardening

Do at Home

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

Do at Home

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go Get a Check Up
    How do you practice self care?

    Anand Tiwari's avatar
    Anand Tiwari 10/28/2020 8:06 AM
    I do regular exercise to keep my body fit. I eat nutritious food and once in a week I practice fasting. 

    • Sathish R's avatar
      Sathish R 10/28/2020 9:36 AM
      Thats good, even I do Yogasana and Pranayama on a daily basis...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Native Communities
    Indigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/28/2020 7:40 AM
    Balance is important to sustainability because it maintains natural resources at check, the environment is protected, the economy thrives, and our quality of life is improved.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn More about Food Apartheid
    What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/28/2020 7:37 AM
    Nutritious food is very important for the growth of infants. Children below 5 years of age are very prone to stunting and wasting. Nutritious food is also necessary for pregnant women and lactating mothers. As a whole nutritious food keeps everyone healthy and free from diseases. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
    Reducing (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?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/23/2020 1:44 PM
    Electric vehicles are going to revolutionize the automobile industry. Apart from reduced emission, I love the fact that they are noiseless and best part is people are adopting it. With Solar energy it can be further improved and can be bring on the lines of complete renewable sources of energy. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Organize a Course
    What would you like to discuss about nature, the environment, or sustainability with your family, friends, coworkers or classmates?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/23/2020 1:41 PM
    I would like to discuss about food chain of the nature and I will try to explain them how everything is connected and as a human being why our actions are crucial in preserving our environment. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/23/2020 1:37 PM
    I prefer Indian railways most of the time as a mode of transport for shorter distances. I often travel with railways because I enjoy country side view, rivers, forest and trip with family. In future if we get bullet trains which covers major cities, I think air travel will be reduced significantly. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/23/2020 1:34 PM
    Spending time outdoor rejuvenates the mind, I feel energetic when I go for a walk. Fresh air and talking with people gives new perspective in life. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Join An Outdoor Project
    How well do you know the area you live in? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/23/2020 1:32 PM
    I know my area well enough, I am aware of the fact that from where I get my water supply, sewage network and how civic authorities are working to keep this place livable. Known above thing is very important, it is also a moral responsibility. In case of any issue, I can reach the right authority to get it fixed.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Support Pollution Reduction
    What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/23/2020 1:28 PM
    There is a small scale battery factory new my colony which contaminates the air and ground water, though there is standard procedure of operation but still there is a long term effect which can be seen. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Take Control
    How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

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    Anand Tiwari 10/23/2020 1:26 PM
    It is very evident that our health depend on our surroundings. Following basic hygiene, keeping garbage free society, giving regular feedback to local civic body can keep everyone healthy and safe.