"My mission in life is to have a better quality of life with wholesome nutrition, fewer one time use products and lesser energy expenditure by promoting sustainable products used to reduce overall carbon footprint - "Take small steps every day and you will get there one day"."
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participant impact
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68
single-use bags
not sent to the landfill
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58
disposable cups
not sent to the landfill
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44
plastic bottles
not sent to the landfill
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555
pounds of CO2
have been saved
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387
miles
not traveled by car
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60
more servings
of fruits and vegetables
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15
minutes spent
learning
Parvathi's actions
In Our Communities
Use Reusable Bags
I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.
COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS
In Our Communities
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.
COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS
In Our Communities
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Well-being
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS
One Healthcare
Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.
COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS
At Work
Work From Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
One Healthcare
Printing Papers at work
As much as Possible, do not print papers at home/work. If you must, print them double sided.
COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS
At Work
Last to Leave? Lights Out, Please!
Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.
COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Well-being
Go Get a Check Up
I will make 3 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)
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ONE-TIME ACTION
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In order to save time, energy, water etc. I sort out laundry based on how the washing/drying cycle should be and wash the loads only when full to avoid wastage. I have an XL machine. I don't go with white, blacks and colors and this has worked for me very well in terms of achieving the cleanliness I need by keeping the durability and appearance.
Its birthday month in the family, we reuse the gift bags given to us and buy reusable cloth bags as goodie bags. It does take some effort and closet space, but it's worth it.
The amount of paper that a household with young kids uses is crazy and unavoidable most of the times. We use one sided print outs for kids' artwork. We make the effort to convince kids to reduce paper use and hopefully will make them responsible, sustainable citizens in the future.
It’s a tricky calculation, right?! You want to encourage creativity and have paper for art and craft projects. Just do it. But of course at least consider when and how you use paper, and use other natural bits when you can or instead. We don’t want our kids only creating digital artwork. They need to connect with and be in nature. Like Circles in the Sand in Oregon.
I have been making donating lightly used clothes in good shape to goodwill or known people and recycling the others at H&M. H &M make cloth bags out of recycled clothing. You get a 15% off coupon if you recycle your clothing at H&M as added bonus. Make impacts to the society one step at a time or one thing a day.
Barbara Hamilton 4/12/2024 9:30 PMIt’s a tricky calculation, right?! You want to encourage creativity and have paper for art and craft projects. Just do it. But of course at least consider when and how you use paper, and use other natural bits when you can or instead. We don’t want our kids only creating digital artwork. They need to connect with and be in nature. Like
