

Maneesh Dwivedi
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 595 Total
Participant Impact
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up to12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to42milestraveled by bus
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up to42milesnot traveled by car
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up to2.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to10lightbulbsreplaced
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up to108gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to240minutesspent exercising
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up to7.0minutesspent learning
Maneesh's Actions
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
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.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 40 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 7 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 7 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Feed
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Maneesh Dwivedi 4/24/2019 6:46 AMWhy do we want to do this ?
I think it is as simple as one of the Boy Scout principles that my kids' troop follows - always leave a place same or better than you found it. I think it applies to an over night camp at a camp ground just as much as it applies to our lives on this planet. -
Maneesh Dwivedi 4/24/2019 6:43 AMThis has been an eye opening journey to see how little actions add up to a big difference. -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Maneesh Dwivedi 4/11/2019 7:15 AMLimit on shower time. Shut off faucet while shaving brushing etc. Wash veggies by dunking in a bowl of water instead of running water. -
Reflection QuestionLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Maneesh Dwivedi 4/10/2019 8:12 AMNo at all difficult when you realize the impact of those foods on the environment. After knowing they no longer taste the same. -
Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Maneesh Dwivedi 4/10/2019 8:10 AMMore aware of the changing season, which is enjoyable. Spring is finally coming around. Sidewalk maintenance is the key to an enjoyable walk. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Maneesh Dwivedi 4/09/2019 10:06 AMI would always prefer to use public transportation over personal vehicle when the option was available. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Maneesh Dwivedi 4/09/2019 10:06 AMBy ensuring the essence of a real face to face meeting is maintained in the virtual meeting. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Maneesh Dwivedi 4/09/2019 10:06 AMBy ensuring the essence of a real face to face meeting is maintained in the virtual meeting.