Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104)
10/21/2023 8:52 PM
investing in safer and cleaner drainage systems
Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104)
"be the change"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 381 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO92minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO40disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO55minutesspent learning
Prabhjit's actions
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104) 10/29/2023 9:39 AMthis eco challenge is going well and ii am glad it makes me aware of what I contribute and don't contribute towards the worsening of the earth. -
Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104) 10/21/2023 8:55 PMI joined this challenge because it was a way for me to keep track of what is going on with the world. -
Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104) 10/21/2023 8:53 PMits amazing, I think its a good way to keep track of your accomplishments -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Track my PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104) 10/21/2023 8:52 PMdefinitely the necessities because it is hard to not spend money on food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe 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?
Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104) 10/14/2023 4:28 PMit makes me feel good because I get to carry my own cup around and it helps me to drink from something that I know is clean. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsMany people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?
Prabhjit Kandola (CHO 104) 10/14/2023 4:27 PMorganic food is not the only answer to feeding the world but it is a way of eating mindfully and realizing what choices we can make when putting food in our mouth.