Omprakash P
"Enjoy the life as it comes...."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,304 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO312gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO71plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO53pounds of CO2have been saved
Omprakash's actions
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
Do at Home
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
Do at Home
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
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.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Encourage my company and/or organization to measure and manage their carbon footprint
Do at Home
Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
Do at Home
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
Do at Home
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
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
Do at Home
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Simplicity
Core Values
Do at Home
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Simplicity
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
Do at Home
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Do at Home
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support a Sharing Economy
Do at Home
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Offset for Climate Justice
Do at Home
Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Omprakash P 10/27/2020 7:49 PMHappiness creates more positive vibes in all human nature, hence playful with happiness will ensure the enrichment in life -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Omprakash P 10/27/2020 7:48 PMHaving proper diet and doing regular exercise and also have proper work life balance will improve the home energy efficiency -
Omprakash P 10/27/2020 6:09 PMLast day for the task to be tracked and accomplished -
Omprakash P 10/27/2020 10:52 AMTry to post as many as you can, so that you can get more score. -
Omprakash P 10/26/2020 11:35 AMwhatever is possible try to accomplish it successfully -
Omprakash P 10/26/2020 11:32 AMComplete the journey by completing all the tasks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Omprakash P 10/26/2020 11:03 AMHaving more rain water harvest inbuilt in all the place will change water situations everywhere -
Omprakash P 10/26/2020 11:00 AMEach and every day it counts as we update, we and our team also progress well in the journey -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Omprakash P 10/24/2020 6:08 PMDue to the environmental changes, climate becoming one of the important factor to save our lives. Currently we see minimum disruptions through climate changes. But expect more in future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their HouseholdWhat kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?
Omprakash P 10/24/2020 6:06 PMClimate change is must to have, but when it comes with disaster it affects a lot. So we will discuss on how to get ready with preventive measures for any climate changes