2019 People's Ecochallenge

Ecochallenge.org

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Vipul's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
269 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

0.8

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

900

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

42

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

5.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

8.0

people

helped
UP TO

13

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Vipul's actions

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 2 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Vipul Gupta 10/21/2019 11:58 PM

It's good, I have been more conscientious towards my daily goals as part of challenges.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Vipul Gupta 10/20/2019 11:27 PM

1. Switch off the lights/fan to rooms etc
2. Staying in Bengaluru means no use of AC
3. Using public transport while going to home from office

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Vipul Gupta 10/20/2019 11:25 PM

My exercise routine typically consists of 15-20 mins of gym, and then 2-3 hours of tennis. Hence, I strongly recommend, that you should spare some time for active sports than just doing exercises in gym.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?
Vipul Gupta 10/20/2019 11:23 PM

Making a financial commitment based upon discussions with my closed ones, and then sticking to them. In no way, do I increase the amount committed to a plan.

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