Vasicka Kasivisvanathan

420 East Ohio

"To help keep the planet a better place to live in for the future generations! "

POINTS TOTAL

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414 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

320

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

3.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

80

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

80

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

34

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

64

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Vasicka's actions

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.01 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

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.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/23/2018 11:29 AM

Turning off the water when brushing your teth. Using less water pressure. When taking baths, you can use that water to water your plants.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?

Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/23/2018 11:28 AM

I love cooking vegan, there’s so many options out there now for this type of lifestyle. I think people have a different perception of being vegan and that it’s mostly tasteless and plain but it’s actually very flavorful and filling.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/23/2018 11:27 AM

Lower the thermostat or turn it off when no one is home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Try Carpooling

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.

Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/23/2018 11:26 AM

Mostly its how long it takes to get there, I usually like taking my time to get ready in the morning so I usually drive to make the commute easier for me but carpooling definetly helps make it a little more environment friendly.

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Vasicka Kasivisvanathan 10/22/2018 2:59 PM

I’ve been using reusable bags while grocery shopping, so much less plastic bags around the house now.

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