Megha Baid
"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO400dollarssaved
Megha's actions
Transportation
Roll windows down instead of A/C
I will use the natural cooling of putting my windows down when in the car instead of the air conditioning.
Materials
avoid plastic bags
I will not use plastic bags as far as possible. I will carry my own cloth/jute/paper bag to the supermarket.
Materials
Save Water
I will try to save water whenever possible every drop counts.
Home
Conserve hot water
I will conserve hot water when cleaning, bathing, and doing the laundry.
Quick Fixes
Reuse, repurpose or donate what you can
I will reuse materials instead of buying new ones and donate materials that I no longer use.
Quick Fixes
Reduce unnecessary purchases, buy long lasting products
I will reduce unnecessary purchases by only buying what I truly need.
Quick Fixes
Reduce food waste
The average American wastes over $400 and tons of energy on uneaten food per year, I will save that money and reduce the amount of food I waste by effectively meal planning, not overordering, and composting or donating leftover food.
Quick Fixes
Go paperless
I will avoid unnecessary printing and "go digital" whenever possible.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Explore travel methods other than flying
Instead of flying, I will compare alternative travel methods for my next long-distance trip.
Flying
Learn about the impact of flying
I will read about the energy impact of flying.
Quick Fixes
Take the stairs
I will take the stairs instead of the elevator for the benefit of my health and to save energy.
Quick Fixes
Turn off the lights
I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.
Spread the Word
Introduce friends and family to Generation 180
I will introduce a friend or family member to Generation 180 to add more people to the clean energy transition.
Spread the Word
Read our blog
I will read Generation 180's blog to remain informed about the transition to clean energy and the role I can play in it.
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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Megha Baid 12/29/2020 11:02 PM160,000 plastic bags a second are produced!
So, don't buy a plastic bag every time carry your own bag (cloth/jute/paper)
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Megha Baid 12/27/2020 11:05 PM-
Sushil Baid 12/28/2020 1:02 AMsome excellent suggestions in the article. need to research to understand dish washer claim to be more efficient than hand washing.
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Megha Baid 12/26/2020 11:40 PM15,342-ton plastic waste generated in India everyday which is 15588000 kg.
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Megha Baid 12/23/2020 11:11 PMWelcome @Aarya Rajput to our team, and be the agent of change-
Sushil Baid 12/24/2020 1:02 AMWelcome @Aarya! Few simple actions daily is all it takes and checkin.
we together generate huge impact to conserve energy n environment. Also get to compete in a fun way. Megha is now overtaken Prashant!
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Megha Baid 12/22/2020 5:01 AMSave the Earth, be the agent of change. -
Megha Baid 12/19/2020 8:34 PMWe saved up to $800 which is Rs. 58,856.00!-
Sushil Baid 12/20/2020 4:01 AMimpact to environment through simple actions - is invaluable. great going!
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