Nalini Ramanathan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 12 TOTAL
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.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Explore travel methods other than flying
Instead of flying, I will compare alternative travel methods for my next long-distance trip.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Learn about the impact of flying
I will read about the energy impact of flying.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation
Test drive an electric vehicle (EV)
After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.
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.
Materials
Opt out of paper junk mail lists
I will opt out of junk mail lists to reduce wasted material and energy.
Materials
Reduce unnecessary purchases
I will reduce unnecessary purchases by only buying what I truly need.
Materials
Recycle
I will avoid using disposable plates, cups, or utensils. Instead, I will use long-lasting and reusable materials.
Quick Fixes
Only run a full dishwasher
I will make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.
Quick Fixes
Turn off the lights
I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.
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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