

Rupender Dahiya
"Let's go green!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 950 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO125minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO80minutesspent exercising
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UP TO18locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Rupender's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 20 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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Action Track: Social Justice
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
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 QUESTIONLand UseMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Rupender Dahiya 4/24/2019 2:46 PMBiggest advantage I can see is the land being used for multiple purposes, while also maintaining its quality and protecting precious resources. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Rupender Dahiya 4/24/2019 7:59 AMFamily Planning is a vital part of a sustainable society building. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Rupender Dahiya 4/24/2019 7:04 AMI did a minor project in my undergrad on Biomass plant where we assessed the college campus and find a site for the plant. Surprisingly, we can generate more energy using biomass than we think. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?