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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Varun Kumar

AMD Green Team

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Varun's actions

Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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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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Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

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Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

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Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 5 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.)

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Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 295.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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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.

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Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 24.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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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.

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Simplicity

Limit Social Media

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

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Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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Energy

Turn it off

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

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Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

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

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Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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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.

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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.

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

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Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

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

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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