Kavitha TS
10/28/2020 8:17 AM
Saves time & energy in de-cluttering & recycling which can be put into some meaningful activity. Next step i will take is Re-use what is available with me.
Kavitha TS
"Green Revolution"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 412 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO100minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO160gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Kavitha'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.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Reduce Refined Sugar
Do at Home
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
Do at Home
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
Do at Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
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
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
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Nurture Self-Compassion
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteReducing 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Kavitha TS 10/28/2020 8:13 AMMy core values are promptness, perseverance, courage & confidence. Some of them is in my upbringing & some i have picked & developed during the course of life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Kavitha TS 10/28/2020 7:32 AMChemicals, oils, toxins, plastics etc., getting into water bodies affect its health. From my side, I do not use chemicals to clean water tank. To contribute to water table, i have a well at home (about 45 feet deep to collect rain water).
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Kavitha TS 10/28/2020 4:37 AMAbsolutely, that's the reason i signed up for Quick Ride.
My Ecometer :- With 12 rides, sharing distance of 129 kms, reduced 31 kg(s) of Co2 :)) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Kavitha TS 10/28/2020 4:28 AMOnly if i am healthy, can i contribute to healthy community & environment at large. Baby steps towards healthy me...
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Kavitha TS 10/28/2020 4:20 AMThrough yoga & meditation. I encourage & drive my family members.. my bit starting from home....! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Kavitha TS 10/28/2020 12:46 AMMy self composting pot (for wet waste) - really simple process, gets in a great sense of accomplishment. I use the compost for my kitchen garden !
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
