
ALYSHA CHANDRA
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 560 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO360minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0peoplehelped
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UP TO10milestraveled by foot
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO48disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO48gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO132milestraveled by bus
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO180minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO112plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
ALYSHA's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 8 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days 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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 22 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.