Smitha Jean Menezes

HP Inc India

"To create a earth friendly environment"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
472 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

18

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

210

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

26

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.3

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

18

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Smitha Jean's actions

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

Do at Home

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Do at Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Smitha Jean Menezes 10/27/2020 11:10 PM
Last day! Was really fun being a part of this challenge

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Smitha Jean Menezes 10/26/2020 12:02 PM
Hinderance to this becoming a habit is when you are travelling and buy a coffee on the go. Certain stores use only single use cups and you are left with no choice. I feel good knowing I can make the change. Need to make the switch to a reusable one.

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Smitha Jean Menezes 10/26/2020 11:55 AM
Found this quote today "If you cannot clean your environment, do not make it mess it up"
Trying to keep my surroundings clean

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Smitha Jean Menezes 10/25/2020 11:38 AM
"You cannot spell CHAlleNGE without CHANGE"
Definitely time to change your daily routine even after this challenge ends....2 days to go

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Smitha Jean Menezes 10/24/2020 1:03 PM
"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed"
Very apt quote for the day.

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Smitha Jean Menezes 10/21/2020 10:57 AM
Festive season - thinking of eco friendly gifts

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Smitha Jean Menezes 10/21/2020 10:52 AM
If the re-usable bags I carry are not allowed, I would only buy the essentials so I can carry the things in my hand

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Smitha Jean Menezes 10/21/2020 10:51 AM
Concentrate on what is needed and not hoard things just because you think you might need them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Smitha Jean Menezes 10/18/2020 12:43 PM
Re-cycle water as much as possible

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Reducing 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?
Smitha Jean Menezes 10/18/2020 12:42 PM
Helps to de-clutter with e-bills. Continue doing this and opt for e-bills whenever possible.

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