Pavan Abbaraju
4/30/2020 2:14 PM
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Pavan Abbaraju 4/30/2020 2:17 PMLast day for the Earth Day Eco Challenge! Thanks for adding me to this challenge. Lots of great information! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimateIn what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?
Pavan Abbaraju 4/27/2020 7:42 AMUsing 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! -
Pavan Abbaraju 4/24/2020 9:30 AMLast day of Earth Week! Thanks to each and everyone for planning interesting events and activities even in challenging times like this! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh WaterBeyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?
Pavan Abbaraju 4/24/2020 9:26 AMQuick 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 QUESTIONForestsHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Pavan Abbaraju 4/23/2020 6:25 PMWas 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 QUESTIONFresh WaterWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Pavan Abbaraju 4/22/2020 8:55 AMGrowing 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? -
Pavan Abbaraju 4/22/2020 8:27 AMHappy Earth Day! Let's protect what we got before it's too late. -
Megan Wilcox 4/21/2020 8:00 AMExcited for September's talk on Vermiculture; that is looking like my best option for apartment composting! -
Megan Wilcox 4/21/2020 7:58 AMI watched Wasted! last night and then spent hours researching how to compost in an apartment. :)
