Deepali Shanbhag
"Don't let water run in the sink; our life is on the brink."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 75 THIS WEEK
- 866 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO69pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO61single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO366gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO310minutesspent learning
Deepali's actions
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Land + Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
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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Deepali Shanbhag 4/22/2024 6:48 PMHappy to do my bit towards the greener future :)-
Kelley Frey 4/29/2024 9:06 AMAgreed! It is nice to be able to contribute :-) -
Gem Javier 4/22/2024 6:49 PMsame here :)
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Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 10:02 PMCarrying a reusable cloth bag is not just cool and stylish, it also gives one a feel-good factor of doing something for a better tomorrow. -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:09 AM“One cotton t-shirt or 1,300 days of drinking water? It’s the same amount of water for both.” – The Dharma Trails -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:09 AM“Rich or poor in water. It’s the only currency that really matters.” – The Dharma Trails -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:09 AM“Caring for water is caring for us all.” – The Dharma Trails -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:08 AM“One hamburger or three weeks of showers. What will you choose?” – The Dharma Trails -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:08 AM“You can’t wash the waste from your hands when it’s all gone.” – The Dharma Trails -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:08 AM“Skip the drip, do your bit.” – The Dharma Trails -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:08 AM“Let’s not wait, conserve water before it’s too late.” – The Dharma Trails -
Deepali Shanbhag 4/14/2024 6:07 AM“From rivers to taps, let’s bridge the water gaps.” – The Dharma Trails