Mukunth Natarajan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 110 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO42gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.8poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0whole food mealsconsumed
Mukunth's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG 13
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
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
Whole Foods Diet
Do at Home
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
Do at Home
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
Do at Home
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
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
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
Do at Home
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Mukunth Natarajan 10/18/2020 10:48 AMCulturally I was used to meat only once a week and once i moved to a country in the developed world my meat consumption increased to daily. Now I am circling back to eating meat once or twice a week. I primarily thing in richer countries meat is so cheap. In other regions vegetables have been the cheaper option. But this paradigm is slowly shifting as industrialized agriculture becomes more prevalent. This is where the recognizing the true cost of food would be useful. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Mukunth Natarajan 10/18/2020 10:46 AMThere are two forms of food wasted - food waste from the plate, food waste from cooking. The food waste from cooking can be reduced but not eliminated, but food waste from the plate can be eliminated through conscious food consumption. This amount is not surprising, I thought it would be higher. I would rather use this money to pay extra for high quality food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Foods DietMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Mukunth Natarajan 10/18/2020 10:43 AMFood is medicine is a concept that has been culturally engrained. So I would rather pay a farmer for good quality, healthy, and safe food.