Vijay Bharath
"Bike travel in hilly areas with nature can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0water collection systemsinstalled
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UP TO10donationsmade
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UP TO5.0ideasshared
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UP TO7.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO548public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0sharing economiesexplored
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UP TO10advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO145steps takento protect pollinators
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
Vijay's actions
Land, Water, and Air
Advocate for Wetlands and the Ocean
Wetlands provide critical habitat and protect against flooding. I will write 10 letters or emails per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.
Land, Water, and Air
Advocate for Green Spaces
Green spaces improve air quality, support wildlife, and enhance well-being. I will call or write 5 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces such as parks and gardens.
Wildlife
Protect Pollinators with a Plant or Mini-Habitat
Pollinators need a little help from their friends like us! I will take 5 steps to protect pollinators, such as planting a pollinator-friendly plant, installing a pollinator hotel, or by leaving leaf litter for pollinators to call home.
Health and Well-Being
Reduce Refined Sugar
Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.
Land, Water, and Air
Join a Cleanup Effort
Working together to clean up public spaces helps the environment and builds community. I will participate in 5 community cleanup efforts in my neighborhood or local area.
Wildlife
Plant (or Adopt) a Plant
Landscaping with native plants, gardening, and having plants inside can have benefits for nature and our health. I will plant or adopt a new plant or grow one from seeds and post a photo of it to the feed.
Sustainable Innovation
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
When companies and governments make large-scale changes to their products and practices, it makes sustainability more accessible to the masses, in turn creating further demand for sustainable products, and the cycle continues. I will advocate for improved, sustainable food packaging through petitions, letters, or by supporting brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging - and share my advocacy actions on the feed.
Sustainable Innovation
Donate to or Support Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Clean energy should be accessible to all. I will support, donate, or volunteer to help programs that bring solar energy to low-income communities, helping create a more equitable and sustainable future.
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 2 outdoor tasks, such as watering plants or cleaning.
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.
Wildlife
Learn to be a Responsible Tourist
Being a responsible tourist means not disturbing wildlife and choosing eco-friendly tour operators and destinations that prioritize wildlife conservation and respect animal welfare. I will spend 5 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.
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 5 letters or emails per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar storage).
Sustainable Innovation
Support a Crowdfunded Sustainability Innovation
Small contributions can drive big ideas. I will support a crowdfunded sustainability project to help bring innovative, eco-friendly solutions to life and share the project on social media or on the Ecochallenge feed.
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
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.
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.
Community and Connection
Swap and Share with Others
Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 5 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
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.
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.
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.
Land, Water, and Air
Advocate for Forests
Forests are essential for clean air, biodiversity, and climate stability. I will write 5 letters or emails per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect forests in my community or beyond.
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.
Wildlife
Learn How to Save the Bees
Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spending 5 minutes learning about local pollinators and why they are so important.
Participant Feed
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Vijay Bharath 4/29/2025 5:31 AM- Adventurer 🏔
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We still do not know one thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.” –Albert Einstein -
Vijay Bharath 4/28/2025 4:48 AM- Adventurer 🏔
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"The earth has music for those who listen." – William Shakespeare-
Sonam R 4/28/2025 4:50 AM- Adventurer 🏔
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Vijay Bharath 4/28/2025 4:47 AM- Adventurer 🏔
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"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." – John Muir -
Vijay Bharath 4/28/2025 4:46 AM- Adventurer 🏔
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"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." – Lao Tzu -
Vijay Bharath 4/24/2025 2:21 AM- Adventurer 🏔
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Nature never did betray the heart that loved her. – William Wordsworth -
Vijay Bharath 4/22/2025 11:24 PM- Adventurer 🏔
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The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth." - Chief Seattle -
Vijay Bharath 4/21/2025 10:07 PM- Adventurer 🏔
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"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment." – Jane Austen -
Vijay Bharath 4/21/2025 10:06 PM- Adventurer 🏔
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"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." – Lao Tzu -
Vijay Bharath 4/21/2025 10:05 PM- Adventurer 🏔
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"The earth has music for those who listen." – William Shakespeare-
Polavarapu Umasri 4/21/2025 10:11 PM -
Sivasankari Chandran 4/21/2025 10:09 PM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
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Vijay Bharath 4/21/2025 10:04 PM- Adventurer 🏔
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"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." – Albert Einstein