
Vandana Prasad
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,196 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO7.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO208gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Vandana's actions
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
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 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.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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
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.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Participant Feed
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Vandana Prasad 10/17/2016 2:52 PMSaved another 5 bottles today :-) -
Vandana Prasad 10/13/2016 8:18 AMSaved 5 disposable Bottles. using reusable water bottle is perfect! -
Vandana Prasad 10/12/2016 7:07 AMTimed my shower usage today-that five minutes is more then enough! good to conserve water! -
Vandana Prasad 10/12/2016 7:06 AM-
Debora Johnson 10/12/2016 8:13 AM
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Vandana Prasad 10/11/2016 9:18 PMPlanning ahead before heading out to the store cuts multiple trips by more than half!