Suruchi Khamesra
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 630 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO56gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO80milestraveled by bus
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO-0.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Suruchi's actions
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -2.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.56 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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