Pushparaj Elumalai
"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO100disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO102plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO103plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO100plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Pushparaj's actions
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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 around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
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
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Carry my Trash
Do at Home
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Do at Home
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning 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?
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/28/2020 6:21 PMDry Grapes and Blueberries
Watermelon and Apple Jelly
Making Mango and Lemon Pickle
Canning and making Tomato sauces -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/28/2020 6:15 PMTaking more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat free or low fat milk and milk products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/27/2020 7:05 PMEnvironment is relates to health, as all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person and all the related behaviors.
Maintaining a healthy environment is central to increasing quality of life and years of healthy life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My HealthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/27/2020 6:39 PMMindfulness techniques such as meditation can strengthen our Physical and emotional stress. We can practice meditation daily and also Yoga. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/27/2020 6:37 PMForgiveness can be a gift to yourself or to others, it may be something you receive, but it can also be a quality that describes a relationship where one must be capable of self-forgiveness in order to forgive others. -
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/26/2020 9:50 PMQuote for the day!
What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another! -
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/26/2020 7:53 PMHi Team,
Track your actions to move our team on top!.
Thank you all:) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/26/2020 6:53 PMI am using Personal water bottles (Metal water bottles) and this can be reused every time and everyday. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Pushparaj Elumalai 10/26/2020 6:47 PMPurchase products made from recycled materials. Avoid the use of disposable goods, such as lighters, paper cups and plastics.
Use cloth bags when buying groceries or reuse grocery bags.
Instead of using paper cups or bottled water, use reusable coffee mugs or personal water bottles
Use washable table napkins instead of paper napkins
In the workplace, instead of making one-sided copies, one can use two-sided copies.