Tushar Jain
4/30/2022 1:48 PM
Generally county websites provide options and locations for safe disposal of waste / hazardous substance. I know for a fact that King County, WA website has that option!
Tushar Jain
Points Total
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- 0 This Week
- 767 Total
Participant Impact
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up to5.1poundsfood waste prevented
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up to30zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to11pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to2,108minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to715gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to2,551minutesspent outdoors
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up to40minutesspent learning
Tushar's Actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 15 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
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.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 60 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.
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Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household ChemicalsDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
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Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat 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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Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Tushar Jain 4/30/2022 1:40 PMI thimk the biggest implication is lack of awareness about the nature and in-turn not knowing what is good or bad for our surrounding! -
Reflection QuestionEducation & Livelihood Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Tushar Jain 4/30/2022 1:39 PMI have conciously started taking 2 hour break in the evenings to spend time with my wife - we exercise for 60-90 mins and then go for a walk outside to get some fresh air :) -
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?
Tushar Jain 4/30/2022 1:36 PMWe prepare carrot, brocolli and tomato soup everyday and use complete vegetable includings peels, tops etc. We typically go for organic vegetables for this. -
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?
Tushar Jain 4/30/2022 1:28 PMI am trying to reduce the number of car wash trips that I make. Typically I used to get car wash done atleast once a month. However, I am planning to reduce this occurence to once a quarter and let Seattle rain take care of the rest! -
Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Tushar Jain 4/29/2022 11:37 PMSpending time outside is important for overall well-being! 15 mins of walk in fresh air can change your mood, revitalize you and give you excess energy for rest of the day! Redmond has lots of parks and I try to explore a new park each week :) -
Tushar Jain 4/29/2022 11:29 PMSummer in Seattle is amazing! If you haven't seen the Skagit Valley Tulip festival - you should check out!
