

Kashyap Bhavirisetty
"Save Blue, Live Green"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 378 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO24conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO165gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO930minutesspent learning
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UP TO10pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO33pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
Kashyap's actions
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 240 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
Education & Livelihood
Organize a Book Club
SDG 4
I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.
Education & Livelihood
Host or Join a Cleanup Event
SDG 11, 17
Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Stay on the Ground
SDG 11
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation
SDG 5
I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
Health & Equity
Support Public Transit
SDG 10, 16
Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 2 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
Economy & Communities
Install a Heat Pump
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will install a heat pump in my home or business.
Climate & Ecosystems
Advocate for Water Habitat!
SDG 14
I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 3 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Advocate For Your Watershed
SDG 6
I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 120 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG 7
I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Education & Livelihood
Learn and Discuss the Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG 4, 8, 11, 17
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 3 people about what I learned.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn and Discuss the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG 1, 2, 6
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 3 people about what I learned.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG 1
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors. A sharing economy is when goods and services are shared between individuals though peer and community networks.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 10 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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 QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Practice A Sharing EconomyWhat benefits does the sharing economy offer to you and others? If you are a little shy to try, what could be a first step for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Make Zero-Waste MealsHow did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Plant a TreeHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Kashyap Bhavirisetty 4/28/2023 6:04 AMexposure to the nature mainly helps to improve our mental and spiritual health -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?