shravya nallabathula
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shravya's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
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Joyful Movement
I will spend 15 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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Audit Toxic Cleaning Products
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.
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Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
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Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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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.
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Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 300 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
shravya nallabathula 4/01/2021 12:25 PMSugar in general is addictive. I have switched to Sugar in the Raw which is less processed and trying to limit the sugar consumption. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
shravya nallabathula 4/01/2021 11:28 AMReplaced all of our incandescent bulbs with LEDs as they are energy efficient. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
shravya nallabathula 4/01/2021 11:27 AMAnnual check-ups are a must to keep track of our health and it costs $0 copay with most of the insurance. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Practice Loving-Kindness MeditationHow can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?
shravya nallabathula 4/01/2021 11:26 AMThere is a 10 minute YouTube video about mindful meditation I follow everyday during lunch hour.