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Nalini Ramanathan

Greenbusters

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Nalini's actions

Highest-Impact Solutions

Walk or bike instead

I will walk or bike 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid up to 1.61 pounds of carbon emissions.

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Explore travel methods other than flying

Instead of flying, I will compare alternative travel methods for my next long-distance trip.

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Learn about the impact of flying

I will read about the energy impact of flying.

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Food

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.

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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.

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Food

Eat Local

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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Transportation

Test drive an electric vehicle (EV)

After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.

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Materials

Use long lasting products, repurpose or donate what you can

I will reuse materials instead of buying new ones and donate materials that I no longer use.

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Materials

Opt out of paper junk mail lists

I will opt out of junk mail lists to reduce wasted material and energy.

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Materials

Reduce unnecessary purchases

I will reduce unnecessary purchases by only buying what I truly need.

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Materials

Recycle

I will avoid using disposable plates, cups, or utensils. Instead, I will use long-lasting and reusable materials.

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Quick Fixes

Only run a full dishwasher

I will make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.

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Quick Fixes

Turn off the lights

I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.

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Transportation

Combine errands

I will combine errands and avoid multiple trips to increase my own time efficiency and to minimize my vehicle emissions.

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