Roots & Shoots | Nicole West | Group Activity https://rootsandshoots.org/members/ndoloresw/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Nicole West is a member. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:34:43 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8857c6667ae3162cdc3429cbc022389d Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Keep fridge 70% full – it stabilizes temperature and r […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/38230/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:41:44 +0000 Keep fridge 70% full – it stabilizes temperature and reduces electricity.

]]> 0 a66c449d938d876e5ab166c20ffd692b Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Place a dry towel inside the dryer to reduce drying time (if […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/38213/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:58:52 +0000 Place a dry towel inside the dryer to reduce drying time (if you use a dryer).

]]> 0 c90efb9eab8a03787c567a9ef4a10b5b Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Prioritize reusable items over disposables in all errands. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/38062/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:27:20 +0000 Prioritize reusable items over disposables in all errands.

]]> 0 56adc866d32f12f5ead97bbb3428de14 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Choose local suppliers whenever possible — less t […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/37974/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:54:58 +0000 Choose local suppliers whenever possible — less transportation emissions.

]]> 0 3cf505a70ee3880565c1eafc4d8ec909 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Keep electronics and appliances clean — dust reduces e […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/37224/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:17:24 +0000 Keep electronics and appliances clean — dust reduces efficiency, increasing energy use.

]]> 0 712b6b9b2174bb4a610a11bad11b869e Aahaan joined the group CARB Foot https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/37165/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:11:10 +0000 0 4bf5780eff56f6a3756d0119396bfdb0 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Keep a single soapy sponge bucket for small dish rinses […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/37084/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:54:49 +0000 Keep a single soapy sponge bucket for small dish rinses instead of running water.

]]> 0 c004786ff4b8a5fa7a1aa5da919cec9f Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Carry a cloth napkin daily to replace tissues/serviettes. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/37027/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:59:56 +0000 Carry a cloth napkin daily to replace tissues/serviettes.

]]> 0 7e2404eab9350746c4a17cdf066d1178 Paola joined the group CARB Foot https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36902/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:03:13 +0000 0 9e69f52f688a21a3065b83755535db58 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Choose concentrated products (like cleaners, shampoo refills) […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36789/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:39:43 +0000 Choose concentrated products (like cleaners, shampoo refills) daily instead of diluted ones.

]]> 0 f0384644fcee3942fbbb68c10cbe4d79 Sivan joined the group CARB Foot https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36629/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:58:24 +0000 0 7ab32042c8ef590b3d8b66cb1caa49fb Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Defrost food in the fridge overnight — saves microwave/energy use. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36558/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:50:44 +0000 Defrost food in the fridge overnight — saves microwave/energy use.

]]> 0 bf37fb1032436df70247bc3729416578 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Adopt a “bring-your-own-jar” habit for bakery, deli, or bul […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36469/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:13:51 +0000 Adopt a “bring-your-own-jar” habit for bakery, deli, or bulk store items.

]]> 0 815f56af805871db54ea52df3d04d9dd Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Make “scrap stock” weekly using onion skins, carrot tops, etc. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36433/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:01:21 +0000 Make “scrap stock” weekly using onion skins, carrot tops, etc.

]]> 0 90f400fc8cbd0fceebce3d9cc09c8ff0 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Reuse pasta/rice water (cooled) for watering plants. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36410/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:17:55 +0000 Reuse pasta/rice water (cooled) for watering plants.

]]> 0 49ac1818f344834eb7cdf223307fd157 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Hand-wash small laundry items instead of running a machine […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36392/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:41:51 +0000 Hand-wash small laundry items instead of running a machine for a few pieces.

]]> 0 3cbe76f6d1f1c3a92aa143d13564179c Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Repair cracked plant pots with natural materials instead of […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36333/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:11:56 +0000 Repair cracked plant pots with natural materials instead of tossing them.

]]> 0 3e0a23c4719f09cf9b480104d85ab28b Nicole West joined the group CARB Foot https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36331/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:45:35 +0000 0 cbe8a4341d297619c517d624a35dc0eb Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Start to support green technology and aware others about it ! https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36297/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:48:07 +0000 Start to support green technology and aware others about it !

]]> 0 bb86b224c9cf8190b48d817dbf3b8c56 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Batch errands into one trip instead of multiple car journeys. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36288/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:13:45 +0000 Batch errands into one trip instead of multiple car journeys.

]]> 0 cf5d11092d793c3aecd1ba748bbce9d8 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Keep a “pause box” before buying — wait 30 days before makin […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36257/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:54:59 +0000 Keep a “pause box” before buying — wait 30 days before making new purchases to reduce impulse buying.

]]> 0 297d2f270afe6c47cec23aec95d01b30 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Switch to green hosting services for personal websites/blogs. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36219/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:27:27 +0000 Switch to green hosting services for personal websites/blogs.

]]> 0 31a2db47580b493dd98adec4200163ed Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Air-condition only occupied rooms, not the whole house. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36194/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:11:05 +0000 Air-condition only occupied rooms, not the whole house.

]]> 0 57a569fd44f15af60f232043675364bc Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Opt for physical books secondhand or use digital libraries. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36152/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:19:18 +0000 Opt for physical books secondhand or use digital libraries.

]]> 0 e6e5b655fd9d7d5db7f0c1476b8c127e Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Cook in batches to save energy and reduce appliance use. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36092/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:14:22 +0000 Cook in batches to save energy and reduce appliance use.

]]> 0 14a96977886a755f1a7dc25f76df7141 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Take your own cloth bag while shopping , so that you won't […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36055/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:40:16 +0000 Take your own cloth bag while shopping , so that you won’t need plastic bags

]]> 0 d0f97b14cb4557520b426f3d30595170 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Sow wildflowers or pollinator-friendly plants in your garden […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/36029/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:28:20 +0000 Sow wildflowers or pollinator-friendly plants in your garden or balcony.

]]> 0 590c09b03f67983cda0a189e71a4cf9c Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Track your food waste weekly and set reduction goals. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35991/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:49:13 +0000 Track your food waste weekly and set reduction goals.

]]> 0 fa640af3e296f9435d1e80bdbfc79186 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Host a zero-waste birthday or celebration at home. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35955/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:06:26 +0000 Host a zero-waste birthday or celebration at home.

]]> 0 7f5938e43a61261021f20aa5fe455be3 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Normalize giving “experiences” instead of physical gifts. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35930/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:32:12 +0000 Normalize giving “experiences” instead of physical gifts.

]]> 0 e750dcedf2832961c96ec0f544a7cfec Ahaan Mithani joined the group CARB Foot https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35915/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:28:56 +0000 0 5a25d2c6ef814c64a5226650c04835ec Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Install dimmer switches and use lights at lower brightness. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35896/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:27:14 +0000 Install dimmer switches and use lights at lower brightness.

]]> 0 430b36993293b90a0c2d3c89e244b489 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Buy long-lasting, repairable electronics and tools. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35848/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:47:42 +0000 Buy long-lasting, repairable electronics and tools.

]]> 0 380589be28432d1852adf3de86d69592 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Raise awareness about sustainability https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35698/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:45:38 +0000 Raise awareness about sustainability

]]> 0 12b595d254ff460cbd47b41673bc8bce Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Create a minimalist home to reduce clutter and consumption. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35658/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:24:23 +0000 Create a minimalist home to reduce clutter and consumption.

]]> 0 3d94bdb7061411df8ef3ae760f196159 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot:  Limit use of screen savers—they waste energy. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35625/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:02:56 +0000  Limit use of screen savers—they waste energy.

]]> 0 a55782cdfe05a5a25655b2b58f394b10 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Keep your trash like wrappers , fruits peels , waste items […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35616/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:37:08 +0000 Keep your trash like wrappers , fruits peels , waste items etc in your bags , while travelling .

]]> 0 42949f05bc97e8667cfda87a3055775e Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot:  Delete unused emails, files, and cloud storage to reduce d […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35599/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:07:34 +0000  Delete unused emails, files, and cloud storage to reduce data center load.

]]> 0 b94e7fad597aa99fa3d1e249ef9dc185 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Install a rain barrel to collect water for gardening. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35577/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:58:40 +0000 Install a rain barrel to collect water for gardening.

]]> 0 29427749225470d78edf67b4d4fc5e00 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Although every place have their own native plants but here […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35565/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:18:55 +0000 Although every place have their own native plants
but here are some common :
Common native plants/trees
1. 🌱 Moringa (Drumstick Tree – Moringa oleifera)
 – Grows fast, edible leaves, drought-resistant, used in India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and tropical regions worldwide.

2. 🌿 Neem (Azadirachta indica)
 – Hardy, medicinal, air-purifying; po…[Read more]

]]> 0 1c3c19bbdb7f8d6b6e46a6671b4f9863 Thomas Mwendwa (Eco Green Hygiene) joined the group CARB Foot https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35564/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:59:27 +0000 0 c1f198d617fa2a7b30bb10f7ad7a84f3 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Avoid over-watering plants; water early morning or late evening. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35560/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:50:22 +0000 Avoid over-watering plants; water early morning or late evening.

]]> 0 9cff783565cbe1abb61c4c93c6bc9221 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Plant native trees or shrubs in your yard to sequester carbon. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35546/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:18:23 +0000 Plant native trees or shrubs in your yard to sequester carbon.

]]> 0 8b0c24f81d2880c4cbc3166d77992531 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Keep a “zero waste” box for hard-to-recycle items and mai […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35520/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:14:47 +0000 Keep a “zero waste” box for hard-to-recycle items and mail it to specialty programs (like TerraCycle).

]]> 0 af6c089ee40122650a583fa3c45d8234 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot:  Learn basic sewing to extend the life of clothes and linens. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35493/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:26:20 +0000  Learn basic sewing to extend the life of clothes and linens.

]]> 0 e57b3d8b2e376a1c81b9f3e1e494163b Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Make ice using trays instead of automatic makers (they use […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35468/ Sat, 31 May 2025 08:58:26 +0000 Make ice using trays instead of automatic makers (they use more energy).

]]> 0 e997b6c67ec032e2506a480f71ab6f96 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Freeze leftovers in reusable containers instead of plastic […] https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35455/ Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:16 +0000 Freeze leftovers in reusable containers instead of plastic wrap or foil.

]]> 0 8993f8dfd01aec1e88828b043f347a30 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Join or start a local sharing or tool library. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35438/ Thu, 29 May 2025 05:50:51 +0000 Join or start a local sharing or tool library.

]]> 0 f06026be30c2cb2f125f6e03398a9780 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Use digital invitations or greeting cards instead of paper ones. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35412/ Wed, 28 May 2025 06:18:27 +0000 Use digital invitations or greeting cards instead of paper ones.

]]> 0 99c52f279abee88426da06651b20ab30 Siya kanwar posted an update in the group CARB Foot: Keep a sustainability journal to track your progress and set goals. https://rootsandshoots.org/activity/p/35383/ Tue, 27 May 2025 09:07:56 +0000 Keep a sustainability journal to track your progress and set goals.

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