Tasneem Bootwala
"Hoping for a butterfly effect"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 817 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO330minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO10milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO34more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO68minutesspent learning
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UP TO10milestraveled by bus
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
Tasneem's actions
Electricity
Calculate the carbon footprint of my household
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Industry
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Health and Education
Help Students Overcome Health Barriers
Health and Education
I will donate 5 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
Industry
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Industry
Offset for climate justice
Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Electricity
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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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Tasneem Bootwala 4/30/2021 7:42 AMGotta get it all done today -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/29/2021 7:18 AMI'm glad there are so many people trying to make the Earth a better place. -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/27/2021 12:01 PMIt's almost the end and there are things I haven't done! -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/26/2021 6:59 AMI like seeing my family slowly change their habits along with me -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/23/2021 12:34 PMI think the eat more fruits and veggies should specify in season fruits and veggies -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/22/2021 7:32 AMIts the day we were all waiting for, Happy Earth Day! -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/21/2021 8:35 AMAlso completed my Earth Week Bingo card today! -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/20/2021 6:46 AMI don't think I'll ever have the most points but I'm hoping to be the random winner -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/19/2021 5:23 AMThinking about what eco-friendly gifts I can give -
Tasneem Bootwala 4/16/2021 7:45 AMThe charities that drawdown recommends, do they verify them first?