Energy bills account for a large percentage of utility bills regardless of the time of the year. Consequently, it is not uncommon to know that a majority of households are always looking for the opportunity to reduce energy bills.
Shakti Singh Tanwar
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO4.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO26conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO22locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO119minutesspent learning
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UP TO6.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO33zero-waste mealsconsumed
Shakti Singh's actions
Create Your Own Action
Forage for My Food
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 4 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
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.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Reconnecting with Earth, with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
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
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 4/24/2019 8:43 PM
Energy bills account for a large percentage of utility bills regardless of the time of the year. Consequently, it is not uncommon to know that a majority of households are always looking for the opportunity to reduce energy bills.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 4/24/2019 8:28 PMThe burning of fossil fuels is polluting the air, fueling war and global conflict, and breeding dependency on oil-rich countries. But efficient, sustainable alternatives exist that can revolutionize the energy industry. You can help make this shift by reducing your reliance on fossil fuels, supporting clean alternatives, and spreading the word about new energy technologies -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 4/24/2019 8:26 PMRecent increases in incentives now allow for homeowners to receive credit for up to 30 percent of the cost of energy-efficient home improvements to an existing home. That, on top of the savings you'll see on your bills and the increased value of your home, equates to even more money in your pocket.
Ultra-efficient homes aim to reduce unnecessary energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and demands for nonrenewable resources by combining state-of-the-art, energy-efficient construction, appliances, and lighting with commercially available renewable energy systems, such as solar water heating and solar electricity. By taking advantage of local climate and site conditions, designers can even incorporate passive solar heating and cooling and energy-efficient landscaping strategies. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Host A Watch PartyWhat did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 4/24/2019 8:24 PMhumans have a strong need for safety and security and look for those attributes in their environment. We also look for physical comfort, such as an environment with the right temperature. In addition, we seek an environment that is psychologically comfortable: for example, environments that are familiar, but offer the right amount of stimulus. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Raise Money For a NonprofitHow do/can Ecochallenge.org programs help you develop a stronger sense of community?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 4/24/2019 8:21 PMWe can bond with people and places that help us satisfy these needs. That is why the creation of caring, inclusive, participatory communities for our self's is really important. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 4/23/2019 8:21 PMRedefining value, Human-centred innovation ,Quality of life,Problems affecting diverse groups of people,