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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals
April 1 - April 30, 2023
Vinitha E K's avatar

Vinitha E K

Deloitte USI RFA Chennai

"To create a sustainable impact for self and mother nature"

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 842 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • up to
    1,370
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • up to
    4.0
    items
    repaired
  • up to
    1.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • up to
    1.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    1,370
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    3.0
    trees
    planted
  • up to
    215
    minutes
    spent learning

Vinitha's Actions

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 4 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Completed
One-Time Action

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 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 15 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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Know Your Produce
    What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
    Vinitha E K's avatar
    Vinitha E K 4/30/2023 11:02 AM
    Was shocking to know that some of the fruits that I had been using is part of the dirty list. What is more soothing is atleast some of the vegetables and fruits that I frequently buy are reflecting in clean list or not featuring in clean / dirty list. This list is an eye opener to make a wise choice to keep oneself happy.
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  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Plant a Tree
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
    Vinitha E K's avatar
    Vinitha E K 4/30/2023 10:41 AM
    Trees help in reducing stress, purifying air, keeps mind calm. It also has healing effect.
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  • Reflection Question
    Economy & Communities Mend Clothing
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
    Vinitha E K's avatar
    Vinitha E K 4/30/2023 10:27 AM
    I had the habit of mending clothes prior to covid by taking them to my mom's house. Thanks to eco challenge, I have revived this action back into me.
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  • Reflection Question
    Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills
    What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?
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    Vinitha E K 4/30/2023 9:46 AM
    After analysing the electicity bill, I had realised one of the major contributor is the usage of induction stove. Whenever I had asked my husband to switch off the lights / fan when not in use, he always used to advise me to reduce induction usage. Initially I did not listen but thought of trying it for a month to see if there is reduction. To my surprise on comparing the utility bill with last year's and previous month , the bill was much lower. I have now started to reduce its excessive usage. Plans in pipeline to convert all lights into LED and to explore feasibility of having solar panel.
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  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products
    What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
    Vinitha E K's avatar
    Vinitha E K 4/30/2023 9:30 AM
    This cleaning product was prepared basis feed from team captain Sindhuja. Realised that with lesser cost and no harmful chemicals, cleaning products can be made. This product is also safe for human being but acts tuff with dirt. Thanks for sharing this info.
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  • Reflection Question
    Economy & Communities Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
    Vinitha E K's avatar
    Vinitha E K 4/30/2023 9:21 AM
    Next step is to ensure other existing lights are also changed to LED. Plan is in the pipeline to check feasibility of installing solar panel.
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  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
    What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!
    Vinitha E K's avatar
    Vinitha E K 4/30/2023 9:18 AM
    Tried two dish this weekend - oats puttu and panneer tikka massala. Both turned out well. Everyone in the family loved the recipe. Felt happy that 2 new dishes are now added to the list.
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  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
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    Vinitha E K 4/29/2023 9:13 AM
    Existing practices :
    Though we have shower, we do not use them as it consumes lot of water.
    Since washing machine requires huge amount of water than traditional method of washing by hands, clothes are washed once in two days.
    Letting the water from washed cloths flow to one portion of the plants / trees in the garden.
    Pipes are laid down in such a fashion that the water from sinks in the kitchen / dining hall flows to the other portions of the plants / trees in the garden.

    Explorations in pipeline:
    To reduce washing the vessels in running tap and follow the traditional method of collect water in a bucket and washing the vessels.
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  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Spend Time Outside
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
    Vinitha E K's avatar
    Vinitha E K 4/27/2023 4:06 AM
    Spending time inside and on screens has lot of negative effect on one's health and habit. It can lead to increased stress, lack of personal connection with people outside, health issues. I have personally experienced these.
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    Vinitha E K 4/26/2023 6:17 AM
    I always had in my mind that I should do something and give back to the nature or society that had shaped me up to what I am now. I have a strong passion for gardening but was unable to pursue them due to other priorities. Felt it to be a golden opportunity to develop my passion . Over a period of time, the selected actions could become a habit and the passion could easily get translated into reality. I see this as a stress busters , way to keep me little more organised , kind of exercise for body and mind for a healthy living.
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