- Upgradeation of my home windows is one of the best ways which improve the energy efficiency of my home, and it comes with the benefit of adding aesthetic as well as economic value.
Shakti Singh Tanwar
"Let us make our planet a greener , healthier and blooming place to live"
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO21locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO73pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO42zero-waste mealsconsumed
Shakti Singh's actions
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 25 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 10/07/2018 8:34 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 10/04/2018 8:57 PMThe burning of fossil fuels is polluting the air, fueling war and global conflict, and breeding dependency on oil-rich countries. But efficient, sustainable alternatives exist that can revolutionize the energy industry. we can help make this shift by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, supporting clean alternatives, and spreading the word about new energy technologies.
Advocating others through
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Shakti Singh Tanwar 10/04/2018 8:48 PMimpacts of temperature increases from 2ºC to 4ºC in our regions.