Vasicka Kasivisvanathan
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 385 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO495minutesspent exercising
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO225minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO92pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Vasicka's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Energy
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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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Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/16/2019 7:30 PMEating vegan is not that hard! -
Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/15/2019 6:16 PMAll vegan meals today! Feel good :) -
Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/13/2019 7:17 PMI’ve been running outside along the lake, and I am loving it! -
Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/13/2019 7:15 PMI made vegan ricotto cheese using tofu! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Use an Energy MeterHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?