
Prem Mani
"Save my planet for everyone to enjoy equally."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,575 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO45advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO42plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO468milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,121pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO120milestraveled by foot
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UP TO44public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO430minutesspent learning
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UP TO108milestraveled by bike
Prem's actions
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Research Restorative Justice
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
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 30 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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 30 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 5 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 60 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.
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Do at Home
Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 25 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn More about Food Apartheid
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 10 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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.
Transportation
Support Public Transportation
Do at Home
Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 5 phone call(s) and/or send 5 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
Transportation
Drive Less
Do at Home
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Participant Feed
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Prem Mani 10/28/2020 9:15 PMThe end of Eco challenge days, the best we can do is continue to challenge our selves -
Prem Mani 10/27/2020 8:49 PMToday is the last day of this challenge. I make a promise that I will continue an eco-friendly, healthy, sustainable lifestyle. This is not just for the time being, but a practice to sustain this challenge. -
Prem Mani 10/26/2020 11:34 AM2 days to go.... hope we all have learned how to live a sustainable way of life -
Prem Mani 10/25/2020 10:19 AMSunday was a reconciliation day. Stitched a quilt using multiple bedsheets and sarees. Getting ready to be cozy for the upcoming winter season. -
Prem Mani 10/23/2020 6:46 PMStarting off the long weekend with a 10 KM morning cycle ride. Today, I will be setting up some automatic timers for the entertainment system at home. -
Prem Mani 10/23/2020 4:49 AMI would say that the rains in Bangalore have helped the environment :). No need to water the plants for over a week now.-
Mohan Kumar Noothalapati 10/23/2020 8:31 AMYes thats true...We do rain water harvesting also which everyone should do for saving more water.
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Prem Mani 10/21/2020 9:17 PMSEVEN Days to go, are you tracking your daily actions regularly? Have you picked up atleast 21 one time actions? -
Prem Mani 10/20/2020 9:08 PMWell, it has been pretty good so far. Going green and living a sustainable life is becoming the norm. I have encouraged many to join the wagon. -
Prem Mani 10/19/2020 7:38 PMToday I need to get my sewing done. Elastics for my track pants. And Stich some bags from old sarees. -
Prem Mani 10/18/2020 7:21 PMIt is indeed a treat to see the impact dashboard. Feels nice to see the difference we can make. Kudos folks.