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April 1 - April 30, 2020

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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  • Pavan Abbaraju's avatar
    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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    Megan Wilcox 4/21/2020 8:00 AM
    Excited for September's talk on Vermiculture; that is looking like my best option for apartment composting! 

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    Megan Wilcox 4/21/2020 7:58 AM
    I watched Wasted! last night and then spent hours researching how to compost in an apartment. :)