poorna chandra
"Here to Rock..."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 595 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO720milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO30minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO201pounds of CO2have been saved
poorna's actions
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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 that I do this.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 72 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 19.43 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Join A Quit-Smoking Program
I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.
Health
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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poorna chandra 10/19/2016 9:59 PMFeeling great to see that I am actually saving 19 pounds of Co2 per day...