Gourav Mishra
4/04/2019 11:11 AM
supporting local farmers inspires me the most. as they actually need our support.
Gourav Mishra
"My Earth .. Green Earth.."
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Gourav's actions
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Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
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Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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Donate
#21 Clean Cookstoves
I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
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Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
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Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 2 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 0 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
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Elizabeth Yorke 4/07/2019 12:48 AMHi Gourav. What are the best channels in your opinion to support local farmers here in India?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Contact your Elected OfficialsDo you have any personal connections to a farm or farmland? If so, what are they? What feelings are evoked for you when thinking about declining farmland?
Gourav Mishra 4/04/2019 11:09 AMYes, I do have a connection with farmland. Whenever I go there I get a feeling of regret . Our farmers are putting in so much of efforts in getting us the food that we are eventually wasting like anything. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Gourav Mishra 4/04/2019 11:08 AMWe could have used this money in our development, saving our planet, helping needy people. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Gourav Mishra 4/04/2019 11:07 AMBy knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower me to choose wisely and purchase accordingly which will eventually reduce wastage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
Gourav Mishra 4/04/2019 11:06 AMeating small portions will help us maintain a good health, lean body. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Gourav Mishra 4/04/2019 11:05 AMIssues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cook stoves also human health and social justice issues as Black carbon warms the planet and affects snow caps, ice, and planet temperature, not to mention human health. We need to reduce black carbon production. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood DonateHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Gourav Mishra 4/04/2019 11:04 AMBlack carbon warms the planet and affects snow caps, ice, and planet temperature, not to mention human health. We need to reduce black carbon production. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Gourav Mishra 4/04/2019 11:02 AMSilvopasture is the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock together as an integrated, intensively-managed system. It will help in maintaining the ecological balance. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Nutrient ManagementHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
