
Piyush Jain
"Our aim is to adopt as many as ecological methods to reduce carbon footprint and do more and more recycling to save energy and resources. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,475 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,354gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO24locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO132milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO12milestraveled by bus
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UP TO120milestraveled by foot
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UP TO413minutesspent learning
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UP TO22plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11poundswaste composted
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UP TO1,585pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO12zero-waste mealsconsumed
Piyush 's actions
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 3 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 11.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 10 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 120.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 20 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Transportation
Consider Switching To An Electric Vehicle
I will test drive an electric vehicle at the Forth showcase in downtown Portland.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
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.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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