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Salil Khajanchee

ESR141 W26 Cook

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 404 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    26
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    74
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning

Salil's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Understand My Water Footprint

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Calculate My Carbon Impact

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Make Sure You are Registered to Vote

I will make sure I'm registered to vote. While I'm at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Feedback Survey

Take the Campus Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

Tell us what you thought! Take a short survey about your experience to help us improve future events. It only takes a few minutes — and when you complete the survey, you'll earn points!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?

    Salil Khajanchee's avatar
    Salil Khajanchee 2/28/2026 5:27 PM
    These are the fruits and veggies I eat and love: Okra, cauliflower, potatoes, green beans, broccoli, carrots, apples, banana, oranges, watermelon.
    They are tasty and healthy!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    Where in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?

    Salil Khajanchee's avatar
    Salil Khajanchee 2/28/2026 5:24 PM
    The long distance and domestic flights that I take in a year (not that many, may be one or two of each) add to the carbon most. Also, having the air conditioner on for a long time is a carbon adding item!
    There are a lot of changes that can be made, these are simple things like walking and biking more, eating and shopping local foods, not using single use plastics etc. I am willing to make these changes.