mahesh thati
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,300 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO100conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2,906pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
mahesh's actions
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 6 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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