
Neha Agarwal
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,120 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO536gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO50meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO30milestraveled by bike
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UP TO20milestraveled by bus
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UP TO20milestraveled by foot
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO20minutesspent exercising
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UP TO80minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO41pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Neha's actions
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.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 20 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 12.69 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each 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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 10.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 3 meal(s) outside each day.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 16.45 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
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.)
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 50 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
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
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Join A Quit-Smoking Program
I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
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