kamlesh nayak
"Save Energy Save Life...."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,051 Total
Participant Impact
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up to3community eventshosted or attended
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up to22conversationswith people
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up to65minutesspent learning
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up to225minutesbeing mindful
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up to30public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to150minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to913gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to0whole food mealsconsumed
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up to25zero-waste mealsconsumed
kamlesh's Actions
Create Your Own Action
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Energy
Support Resilient Powergrids
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 5 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
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 some other small improvement.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 0 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 5 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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kamlesh nayak 5/10/2019 7:04 AM