
Vivek Girisan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,585 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO36milestraveled by bike
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0phone callsmade to public officials or leaders
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UP TO46pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO45lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO32milestraveled by foot
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO960minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO45organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO960minutesspent exercising
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UP TO152gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Vivek's actions
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 45 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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
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.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.88 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.82 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Community
Pick up the Phone
I will make 2 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.