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Welcome to 2020 People's Ecochallenge!

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2020 People's Ecochallenge
October 7 - October 28, 2020
Jayaganesan K's avatar

Jayaganesan K

HP Inc India

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Jayaganesan's actions

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Energy

Switch to Cold Water

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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.

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Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

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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.

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Energy

Turn It Off

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I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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DAILY ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

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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.

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
    Jayaganesan K's avatar
    Jayaganesan K 10/15/2020 6:23 AM
    Electricity is most often generated at a power plant by electromechanical generators. Power companies use a variety of processes to create electricity, and not all processes affect the environment in the same way. For example, coal is a much more environmentally problematic source of energy than solar power, which has minimal environmental effects. Other forms of electricity generation include natural gas, hydroelectric power plants, nuclear energy and oil.
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