usha togra
"Go Green"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 776 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by bike
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by bus
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by carpool
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by foot
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UP TO667pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,320gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO2.0neighborsmet
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UP TO2.0peoplehelped
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO2.0petitionssigned
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO7.0minutesspent outdoors
usha's actions
Visions of Sustainability
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'A Different Way', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Visions of Sustainability
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Visions of Sustainability
Become a Master Recycler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 166.01 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Visions of Sustainability
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Visions of Sustainability
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Visions of Sustainability
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.
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.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Consumption and Economy
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Consumption and Economy
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Consumption and Economy
Support Local Businesses
I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.
Consumption and Economy
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Visions of Sustainability
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transportation
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.
Visions of Sustainability
Contact Decision Makers
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 1 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.
Visions of Sustainability
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 164.33 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Consumption and Economy
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.
Consumption and Economy
Learn About Alternatives to the GDP
I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.
Consumption and Economy
Watch a Documentary
I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.
Visions of Sustainability
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.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 168.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 168.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
A Call to Sustainability
Learn About Local Issues
I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) this week.
A Call to Sustainability
Start a Sustainability Journal
I will start a sustainability journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about sustainability issues.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need this week.
A Call to Sustainability
Pay Attention to Current Events
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 1 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
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 by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Take Back the Tap
I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.
Water
Learn About My Watershed
I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
A Call to Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
A Call to Sustainability
Research Local Organizations
I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 1 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Ecological Principles
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
Ecological Principles
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.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Ecological Principles
Research Renewable Energy Options
I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community this week.
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.
Community
Attend a Meeting
This week, I will attend one local event or meeting concerning a current issue in my community such as a planning meeting, a town hall, or a training on taking action.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Ecological Principles
Advocate for Sustainability
I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Community
Pick Up Litter
I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.
Ecological Principles
Keep An Ecological Principles Journal
I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.
Community
Plan a Block Party
I will plan a block party to meet my neighbors, help them meet each other, and foster a sense of community.
Participant Feed
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usha togra 9/21/2022 7:35 AMI go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.