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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Pavan Abbaraju

Tysons Green Team

"Consume only what you absolutely need, conserve the rest. You are a guest here, don't act entitled. Learn to coexist."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 594 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    22
    minutes
    spent learning

Pavan's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 5 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Fresh Water

Dishwasher Efficiency

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Water-Friendly Beauty Products

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

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Fresh Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 10 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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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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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/30/2020 2:17 PM
    Last day for the Earth Day Eco Challenge! Thanks for adding me to this challenge. Lots of great information!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/30/2020 2:14 PM
    CONFUSION OVER DATE LABELING CONTRIBUTES TO FOOD WASTE!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Local Climate Issues
    In what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/27/2020 7:42 AM
    Using technology to over communicate and share/spread the knowledge. Best practice sharing, non-invasive policing, and as a result bringing the community together in tougher times like the one we are experiencing right now. 

    Not just during these times but even otherwise, maintaining a general sense of hygiene, respecting self and others along with the environment, following a sustainable lifestyle - should always be on the to-do list!

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/24/2020 9:30 AM
    Last day of Earth Week! Thanks to each and everyone for planning interesting events and activities even in challenging times like this!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Water-Friendly Beauty Products
    Beyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/24/2020 9:26 AM
    Quick shower or a long bath? Should taking bath be a mindless in and out activity vs. spending a lot of time singing and scenario planning? ;)

    When California was facing drought couple years ago hoardings along the lines of - Shower doesn't have to be a 20 minute activity, you can feel fresh in 3 mins as well - were found everywhere.

    We as a race realize the importance of anything once it's no longer there, I guess.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Forest-Friendly Foods
    How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/23/2020 6:25 PM
    Was reading about the 4 foods that are responsible for deforestation - I think I can easily find substitutes for or live without Palm oil, coffee, cocoa. I am a vegetarian so meat is out of the equation. But surviving without dairy and eggs?!?! Interesting problem! What/how much is responsible consumption?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
    Who is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/22/2020 8:55 AM
    Growing up in India, I've seen areas where people struggled to get access to fresh water. I saw instances where people had to walk several kilometers with modified carry-on techniques to fit oversize containers either on their heads or on their shoulders. Growing up in a city, I didn't have to experience that same pain but a couple of times when the summers were crazy and the fresh water supply was not meeting the demands, I remember standing in line and fighting for that one container of water and using it preciously. Not a scene I'd want to be part of again nor would wish even on my worst of the enemies. However, looking at the way we are 'progressing' and/or 'evolving' would you be surprised if this problem is no longer contained to some remote corner of the world?

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/22/2020 8:27 AM
    Happy Earth Day! Let's protect what we got before it's too late.

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/20/2020 11:35 AM
    When I take breaks from work or whatever it is that I'm doing, I prefer to focus on greenery whenever possible. It almost all the time resets me quickly and help me get back to the work at hand!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Support Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Pavan Abbaraju 4/18/2020 1:44 PM
    I was watching "the Bee" movie the other day with my kids and it shows, with cinematic liberties of course, the hard work that the bees put in and the dangers that they have to go through in the process of pollination and nectar collection. There are scenes in the movie that explain the importance and hard work of pollination.

    Reflection question: Why is it important to take care of pollinators?