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October 14 - October 28, 2016
Vrinda Bhat's avatar

Vrinda Bhat

AMD Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 190 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,082
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    240
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    720
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    0.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    420
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    0.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    240
    miles
    traveled by carpool

Vrinda's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY 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 that I do this.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 32.19 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 0 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 56.86 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Save nature

I will use tissues , only how much is needed.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 35 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Vrinda Bhat's avatar
    Vrinda Bhat 10/14/2016 3:25 AM
    I am using Namma Metro instead of office cab for daily commute. Its a small contribute from my side