Beena Rangaswamy
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 101 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0plastic bottlenot sent to the landfill
Beena's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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