Vamsi Krishna Neralla
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 845 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO528gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO20locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO20meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO600minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.1pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO20zero-waste mealsconsumed
Vamsi Krishna's actions
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of 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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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
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.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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