Samrat Pathania
"Nobody wins on a losing planet. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 247 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO48gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0whole food mealsconsumed
Samrat 's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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 QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Samrat Pathania 4/03/2019 7:05 AMI do not wash my car or take it to a car wash. I let the rain do my car washing duties :) -
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?
Samrat Pathania 4/01/2019 10:58 AMI completely agree. Often people focus on the upfront price of a product that they are buying instead of focusing on the long-term costs of that purchase. Food definitely falls into that category. Fresh fruits and vegetables can seem pricier than the junk bought at McDonalds but they are cheaper in the longer run when one considers the cost of healthcare and lost productivity due to health issues. -
Samrat Pathania 4/01/2019 7:36 AMI am excited to begin this challenge along with all of the awesome students from Wallkill HS.