KIRAN KUMAR
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
KIRAN's actions
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 1 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 83 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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
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
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Join A Quit-Smoking Program
I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) per day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
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
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 2 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
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.
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
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 2 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
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 2 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 0 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 1 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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.
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.
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.
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.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 2-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 2 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.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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