Arpita Chowdhury
"Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Upcycle"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 636 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO252gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Arpita's actions
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Research Restorative Justice
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Joyful Movement
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Nurture Self-Compassion
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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 5 conversations.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Core Values
Do at Home
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
Do at Home
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
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.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
Do at Home
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
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.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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 Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Arpita Chowdhury 10/28/2020 5:54 AMMostly pollution - that is causing breathing problem as well as hairfall -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Arpita Chowdhury 10/28/2020 5:53 AMI will check my usage more and also recycle / upcycle so that I am not contributing to waste -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-Friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
Arpita Chowdhury 10/28/2020 5:51 AMBecause we do not think about the whole process of production starting from raw material procurement, production, distribution - we just focus on the end product -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Arpita Chowdhury 10/28/2020 5:49 AMOne starts to appreciate nature more! And that is always helpful! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Nurture Self-CompassionHow can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Core ValuesWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Arpita Chowdhury 10/28/2020 5:47 AMTransparency, integrity and compassion; Looking at my behavior, what I prioritise -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Learn About Constructive CommunicationHow can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?