Nash Seshan
4/03/2020 12:31 PM
I have always tried to only put an amount of food on my plate that I know I can finish without wasting.
Nash Seshan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 150 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO17gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO45minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO0.7pounds of CO2have been saved
Nash's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 3 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
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 QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Nash Seshan 3/30/2020 10:53 AMI have setup VC's with family, friends, colleagues to connect and stay in touch -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Nash Seshan 3/30/2020 10:52 AMI take a walk outside during this #shelter-in-place everyday for at least 30-40 mins. When not in lockdown, I always workout 4-5 times a week -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Nash Seshan 3/30/2020 10:51 AMI've constantly tried to educate myself about expiration dates and what "Sell By" and "Best Before" really mean -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Use a Reusable Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?