
Anitha Arumugam
"To take action toward environmental sustainability"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,534 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
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UP TO21donationsmade
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UP TO31public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO3.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO2.0sharing economiesexplored
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO33hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0schoolssupported
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UP TO21ideasshared
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UP TO30environmental booksread
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UP TO692minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
Anitha's actions
Empowering the Next Generation
Submit a Youth-Authored Letter
Youth perspectives are powerful. I will encourage or help a young person write and submit a letter about an environmental issue to a local paper, community leader, or decision-maker.
Community and Connection
Offer a Skill or Service
Sharing our talents can benefit those around us. I will offer my skills or services to support my community, such as helping someone with a task, tutoring, repairing something, or volunteering my expertise.
Community and Connection
Share Information about Local Resources
Knowledge of local resources helps communities thrive. I will learn about local resources, especially mutual aid groups, and share them with others on social media, in conversations, or in other ways that help spread the word.
Land, Water, and Air
Collect Rain Water
Rainwater collection reduces water waste and supports gardens. I will install a rain barrel or collect rainwater to use for 1 outdoor tasks, such as watering plants or cleaning.
Community and Connection
Host a Gathering
Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.
Empowering the Next Generation
Host a Bio-blitz
A bio-blitz helps youth engage with local biodiversity. I will organize or participate in a bio-blitz with young people to identify and document the plants, animals, and insects in our area.
Empowering the Next Generation
Donate to Support Emerging Leaders
Investing in young leaders helps shape the future. I will make a donation to a program or organization that supports emerging environmental leaders.
Empowering the Next Generation
Enjoy the Environment with Youth
Experiencing nature together builds appreciation and connection. I will spend 30 minutes enjoying an outdoor activity with a young person, such as hiking, visiting a park or nature center, or exploring a trail.
Community and Connection
Become a Sustainability Aficionado or Invite a Colleague!
Become a Sustainability Aficionado or invite one of your colleagues to join if you're already tuned into the program.
Community and Connection
Join your local Green Team or participate in an Earth Month activity organized by them
Get involved! Join your local Green Team to connect and work on local sustainability initiatives. Or, participate in one of the many Earth Month activities they've organized.
Land, Water, and Air
Begin a meeting with a “Sustainability Moment”
Kick off your meetings with a "Sustainability Moment" to keep environmental awareness top of mind. Even better, develop new "Sustainability Moments" tailored to your specific location and work, making the connection between sustainability and your daily activities even stronger!
Land, Water, and Air
Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative
Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative and implement 1 action under each of the pillars from the most appropriate persona.
Sustainable Innovation
Take the Green Pill Trainings on Emerson Learn
Learn about sustainability by taking two Green Pill modules on Emerson Learn. Choose the topics that appeal to you most!
Empowering the Next Generation
Read an Environmental Book with a Child
Stories inspire curiosity and care for the world. I will read 1 environmental-themed books with a child to help them learn about nature and sustainability.
Health and Well-Being
Prepare for Extreme Weather
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.
Empowering the Next Generation
Mentor a Young Environmental Enthusiast
Guidance helps youth grow their passion for the planet. I will mentor a young person interested in the environment by sharing my knowledge, experiences, and encouragement.
Wildlife
Donate to Support Wildlife
There are many amazing projects supporting wildlife and their habitats. I will choose a project or organization to support that helps species and habitats I care about and make a donation.
Community and Connection
Swap and Share with Others
Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 1 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Empowering the Next Generation
Support Youth Climate Activists
Youth activists are leading the charge for a better world. I will spend 30 minutes learning about or supporting youth climate activists through sharing their work or attending their events.
Empowering the Next Generation
Support a School
Schools play a crucial role in youth development and be hubs for sustainability. I will donate funds, time, or supplies to 2 local schools to support environmental education, field trips, sustainability projects, and youth empowerment. I will share how I supported schools on the feed.
Community and Connection
Visit or Learn About a Culturally Significant Site Near Me
Sites of cultural and spiritual significance hold deep meaning for many communities, particularly Indigenous peoples. I will learn about or visit a site near me that is significant to the history, culture, or environment of the area. I will approach my visit with respect by researching its importance and guidelines beforehand, reflecting on how we can preserve these spaces for future generations.
Empowering the Next Generation
Support a Youth-Led Project
Youth-led projects drive innovation and change. I will support youth-led environmental projects by offering time, resources, or encouragement and share how I supported youth on the Ecochallenge feed.
Sustainable Innovation
Invest in the Future of Sustainability
Sustainable investments shape a greener future. I will research and invest in companies, funds, or projects that supports sustainability, such as renewable energy, green tech, or sustainable practices. I will share more about who I supported with others on social media or in the Ecochallenge feed.
Sustainable Innovation
Support Resilient Powergrids
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letters or emails per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar storage).
Empowering the Next Generation
Teach Advocacy Skills
Advocacy skills empower youth to make a difference. I will spend 3 hours teaching a young person how to advocate for environmental issues, such as engaging in decision-making, understanding civics, speaking publicly, or organizing events.
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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Anitha Arumugam 4/30/2025 4:06 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Key components of Earth sustainability include:- Environmental Protection: Reducing pollution, conserving biodiversity, protecting forests, oceans, and freshwater sources.
- Renewable Energy Use: Shifting from fossil fuels to solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Using farming practices that maintain soil fertility, reduce chemical inputs, and support local food systems.
- Circular Economy: Designing systems where waste is minimized, and materials are reused or recycled.
- Climate Change Mitigation: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate impacts through policy and innovation.
- Social Equity: Ensuring fair access to resources, education, and opportunities globally, with an emphasis on reducing poverty and inequality.
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Anitha Arumugam 4/28/2025 5:29 PM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Save Water- Fix leaks and use water-efficient fixtures.
- Limit water use during daily activities (e.g., shorter showers, turning off taps).
- Collect rainwater for gardening.
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Anitha Arumugam 4/27/2025 10:09 PM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Adopt Renewable Energy Sources- Solar Panels: If possible, install solar panels at home to harness the power of the sun. Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of power.
- Switch to Green Energy: If you can't install solar panels, consider switching to an energy supplier that offers renewable energy options.
- Energy Efficiency: Use energy-efficient appliances (look for Energy Star labels) and light bulbs (like LEDs) to reduce your carbon footprint.
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Kathiravan Kumar 4/28/2025 12:09 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 17-DAY STREAK
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Anitha Arumugam 4/26/2025 8:50 PM- Plant Parent 🪴
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Sustainable Resource Use – Managing water, soil, minerals, and energy to avoid depletion. -
Anitha Arumugam 4/26/2025 3:24 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Excellent day and challenging -
Anitha Arumugam 4/25/2025 3:04 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle- Reduce: Use fewer resources and make conscious choices about consumption. For example, limit single-use plastic, and choose more sustainable options.
- Reuse: Try to repurpose items instead of throwing them away. Buy items second-hand or choose durable products that last longer.
- Recycle: Sort your waste and recycle paper, plastics, glass, and metals to reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills.
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Anitha Arumugam 4/24/2025 2:03 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
First Earth Day: 1970 in the United States.Founded by: U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, after witnessing the damage caused by a massive oil spill.Global Reach: Now celebrated in over 190 countries by more than a billion people. -
Anitha Arumugam 4/22/2025 9:33 PM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Small changes, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world -
Anitha Arumugam 4/22/2025 9:33 PM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Small changes, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world -
Anitha Arumugam 4/22/2025 12:33 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
Say no to single-use plastics (bottles, straws, bags).-
Vignesh Vijayaraj 4/22/2025 12:57 AM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
- 17-DAY STREAK