Prajakta Ramteke
" The mission of Eco Challenge is to inspire individuals and communities to embrace sustainable living practices, foster environmental stewardship, and promote conservation efforts worldwide. Through adventure, education, and advocacy, we strive to empower people to make positive changes that preserve our planet for future generations."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO19poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO270milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO270milestraveled by bus
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UP TO63pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO182single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO926gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO0.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO852minutesspent learning
Prajakta's actions
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 1 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 9 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Action Track: Community
JOIN OR CREATE A GREEN TEAM AT EMERSON
I will continue to contribute to Emerson's environmental sustainability goals beyond April by learning more about the Global Green Teams Network, joining a team near me, or maybe even creating a new team.
Action Track: Community
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT EMERSON
I will sign up to the Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to receive global news on sustainability at Emerson, including world news and Greening OF, BY, and WITH news.
Action Track: Community
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that is connected with this year's theme of Nature Conservation & Biodiversity (for example an urban park, bee hives, birds and other animals...) and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Prajakta Ramteke 4/29/2024 11:06 PMWhat a Wonderful Journey... -
Prajakta Ramteke 4/28/2024 10:51 PM -
Prajakta Ramteke 4/28/2024 10:40 AMCHALLENGE - NO🏆
HABBITS - YES🌍🌎🌏
It's not about winning and losing.
It's about changing.
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Vedika Patil 4/29/2024 2:44 AMTrue -
Vedika Patil 4/29/2024 2:44 AMTrue -
Parinita Gaydhane 4/28/2024 10:41 AMWell said! -
Niranjan Nair 4/28/2024 10:40 AM👍👍
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Prajakta Ramteke 4/27/2024 6:37 AMSave one unit a day; keep power cuts away. When the Sun is bright, say no to the tube light. Energy efficiency begins at home. Afraid of the future? Then conserve energy today☀-
Vedika Patil 4/29/2024 2:44 AMGreat -
Kiran Ware 4/27/2024 6:44 AMTrue! -
Krishtine Joy Silvestre 4/27/2024 6:43 AMTrue indeed!
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Prajakta Ramteke 4/26/2024 1:59 AM
#SAY NO TO PLACTIC BAG📍❌❌♻✅ -
Prajakta Ramteke 4/24/2024 7:58 PM
PLANT A MEMORY, PLANT A TREE
DO IT TODAY FOR TOMORROW.-
Pitch Chayanon 4/24/2024 8:14 PMNice -
Vedika Patil 4/24/2024 8:01 PMNice
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Prajakta Ramteke 4/23/2024 8:11 PM
LIFE DEPENDS ON WATER, CONSERVATION DEPENDS ON YOU.-
Parinita Gaydhane 4/23/2024 11:21 PMWell Said -
ARUNSUNDAR S 4/23/2024 8:15 PMEveryone in a family is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness in the house
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Prajakta Ramteke 4/22/2024 9:34 PM
PROTECTING OUR PLANET STARTS WITH YOU 😊😊-
Vedika Patil 4/22/2024 9:36 PMNice
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Prajakta Ramteke 4/21/2024 8:48 PM
Planting trees is a powerful action to help safeguard our planet.-
Narmadha Baskaradoss 4/21/2024 8:54 PMyes agreed.
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Prajakta Ramteke 4/18/2024 8:51 PM🌍 Want to save the Earth? Start by reducing single-use plastics, conserving energy, and supporting sustainable transportation options like walking, biking, or using public transit. Every small change makes a big difference! #Sustainability 🌱💚-
Balakrishnan Balsubramanian 4/18/2024 8:53 PMGood Point. Trying my best to conserve energy wherever possible by turning off the lights and fans, limit the use of water in the bathroom by small opening of the taps. cycling or walking daily to ensure personal health and spend some time with the nature
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