Sandeep Gururaj
"CHALLENGE ACCEPTED"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 520 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO58gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO24minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO50minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0outdoor mealconsumed
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Sandeep 's actions
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 8 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 18.84 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
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.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Participant Feed
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Sandeep Gururaj 10/14/2016 2:00 AMECOchallenge Accepted.-
Calvin Holic 10/17/2016 5:43 PM
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