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Darian Patwal

Deloitte Omaha / Des Moines

""If I cannot find a way, I will make one.""

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,001 TOTAL

participant impact

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    1.0
    conversation
    with a person
  • UP TO
    3.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    570
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    2.0
    items
    repaired
  • UP TO
    15
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    315
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    616
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    342
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    616
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    3.4
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    152
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    20
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Darian's actions

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

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 35 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

RESEARCH LARGE SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES

I will research sustainable alternatives to large purchases such as: cars, roofs, landscaping, concrete work, siding, paint, etc.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Chat With A Nonprofit

SDG 12

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Carry a Water Bottle

I will carry a refillable water bottle with me to avoid having to purchase plastic, one time use water bottles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG 2

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

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

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 10 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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Shop with a reusable bag

Use a reusable shopping bag or no bag at all to cut down on your waste from the grocery store!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 5 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

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG 2

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Donate Food
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    Darian Patwal 4/29/2023 5:23 PM
    I have not donated any food yet, but I have plans to do so over the summer. I donate food because I know how many people are out there that have food insecurities and nobody should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from.

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    Darian Patwal 4/29/2023 5:21 PM
    I joined this challenge and chose the actions that I did because I really wanted to figure out a way to break my bad habits. For example, I have always taken long showers but I now know how much water is wasted taking a 20 minute shower, no matter how relaxing it can be. I will be taking shorter showers going forward and wash my hair every other day instead of daily to help conserve water!

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    Darian Patwal 4/29/2023 5:17 PM
    As it is coming up on the end of the month, I really enjoyed this EcoChallenge. It helped me realize the impact my actions were making on the environment and help teach me ways to improve my habits to have less of a negative impact. Even a small change is helpful when thinking about saving our Earth!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Research Impact Investing
    After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?

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    Darian Patwal 4/29/2023 5:16 PM
    I can increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts by researching about specific companies before investing in them instead of simply investing in companies that are simply profitable but might making an environmental or social impact on society.

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    Darian Patwal 4/27/2023 8:59 AM
    As my month gets busier, I have learned it takes more "brain power" for me to remember to do things in a sustainable manner. Such as, remembering to take time to be mindful, eat at least one meatless/vegan meal per day, make zero waste meals, etc. It is an attainable goal, just takes more effort on my end when life and work gets a bit busier.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product Consumption
    What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?

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    Darian Patwal 4/24/2023 8:57 AM
    The tastiest meatless (AND) vegan meal I have had recently is Paneer! It is a popular Indian dish. I made it on Sunday for lunch (any have made it many times previously) and it was great! I did not follow a recipe, just made it how I normally do!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Darian Patwal 4/21/2023 7:36 AM
    I watched the movie "Ghandi" from 1982. It is about India's fight for freedom from the British and it was so eye-opening to see how their culture was impacted. The most important thing I learned was that you can attain any goal through non-violence! This is connected to my understanding of Earth Month because in today's violent age, it taught me that being calm and peaceful is always a better option no matter what goal you are trying to obtain.

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    Darian Patwal 4/21/2023 7:22 AM
    My goals are going a lot better than I originally thought they would go! It is easier when I am able to keep track of the things I am doing and can focus more on how my actions are impacting the planet!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Volunteer in My Community
    What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?

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    Darian Patwal 4/21/2023 7:19 AM
    I am volunteering today to clean up a park for Earth Day with my Deloitte team. I have previously done volunteer work but not in Omaha. My favorite was back in college when I created an event for my student organization, HerCampus, called "Trash Dash" where we picked up trash around campus and raised $500 for a local environmental non-profit!
  • 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?

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    Darian Patwal 4/20/2023 11:13 AM
    It was super hard because I am not skilled. My grandma taught me how to fix my favorite pair of pants that had a hole in them, but the more I practice the better I will get!