

Atul sharma
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,943 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO90milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO95milestraveled by foot
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UP TO10donationsmade
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UP TO28pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO28poundswaste composted
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UP TO413pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO112plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO185milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO21conversationswith people
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UP TO56minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,444gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO112meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Atul's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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 when I have to print documents.
Waste
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 2 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Create Your Own Action
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 10.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Create Your Own Action
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Atul sharma 5/30/2019 4:09 AMsave environment do tree plantation activity support to go green -
Atul sharma 5/28/2019 12:42 AMsave water save tree save life
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Atul sharma 5/24/2019 4:11 AMsave water save tree save life -
Atul sharma 5/22/2019 5:15 AMsave water save tree save life
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Atul sharma 5/14/2019 8:01 AMI only feel angry when I see waste -
Atul sharma 5/14/2019 7:50 AMsave water save environment -
Atul sharma 5/14/2019 7:48 AMsave water save environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCreate Your Own ActionWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?