

Venkatesh Appala
"Create Sustainable environment for next generation"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO872gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO44minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO61meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
Venkatesh's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 1 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 1 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 1 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 1 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 1 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG #1 No Poverty
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 1 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 1 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
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
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 1 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 2 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
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
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Participant Feed
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Venkatesh Appala 4/22/2022 10:20 AMIts very good activity to learn so many new things in a consistent manner. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Venkatesh Appala 4/22/2022 10:19 AMIts very important to learn all cultures as there are lot of good things to learn from past history -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women and girl's equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?
Venkatesh Appala 4/21/2022 3:42 PMI have heard these barriers. Still in some places, people don't allow girls to go out and work -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?