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Fazil Hussain

Emerson MEA - Central Region (Abu Dhabi)

"Embracing sustainable choices of life to develop happy & healthy community!"

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participant impact

  • UP TO
    480
    gallons of water
    saved
  • UP TO
    317
    minutes
    spent exercising
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    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    30
    environmental books
    read
  • UP TO
    109
    minutes
    spent learning

Fazil's actions

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 10 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.

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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 4 community cleanup efforts in my neighborhood or local area.

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Land, Water, and Air

Take Shorter Showers

Conserving water helps protect this precious resource. I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!

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DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Innovation

Choose a Product Made with Sustainable Materials

Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.

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Share My Why

Take the Earth Month Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

I will take a short survey about my experience to help the Ecochallenge team improve future events, earn a chance to win a prize, and earn 15 points!

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Share My Why

Share My Why

I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet — and earn 15 points!

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Empowering the Next Generation

Learn about a Young Leader

Young people are making a big impact on the world. I will spend 20 minutes learning about a young leader working on environmental or social justice issues to get inspired and share their story on social media or the Ecochallenge feed.

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Empowering the Next Generation

Read an Environmental Book with a Child

Stories inspire curiosity and care for the world. I will read 2 environmental-themed books with a child to help them learn about nature and sustainability.

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Health and Well-Being

Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

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Land, Water, and Air

Reduce Vehicle Idling

Idling cars wastes fuel, contributes to climate change, and pollutes the air in our communities. I will turn off my engine when waiting in my car to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 60 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 17
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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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    Fazil Hussain 4/28/2025 1:36 AM
    Limit usage of wet wipes!!

    Wet wipes cause around 93% of all sewer blockages.

    After being flushed, or thrown away, these wipes can take a century to break down. Made from plastic they break down into microplastic particles, releasing chemicals as they degrade.

    Source: https://www.lifesabeach.org/plastic-facts-how-long-does-it-really-take-for-things-to-break-down/
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    What did you learn about how tourism impacts wildlife, and how can you make more conscious choices when planning a trip? How do you think your travel decisions can contribute to wildlife conservation and respectful interactions with nature?

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    Fazil Hussain 4/28/2025 12:57 AM
    Handing over reusable stainless steel bottles during trips to every trip member is a fantastic initiative to tackle wastage being produced during travel! This helps both in eliminating plastic waste as well as reduce wastage of water!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Empowering the Next Generation
    Who is the young leader you learned about, and what at inspired you most about them? How can you support or amplify the work of young leaders in your own community?

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    Fazil Hussain 4/26/2025 4:08 AM
    Interesting to learn about young mind and look at how they wish to bring positive change! Check out some of the future leaders in action!

    https://earth.org/young-climate-activists-leading-the-way-on-global-climate-action/


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    Fazil Hussain 4/26/2025 3:50 AM
    Joined the sustainability tribe this Earth month! I invite you all to be part of this community pioneering sustainable choices across Middle east !

    https://www.sustainabilitytribe.com/home/


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    Fazil Hussain 4/26/2025 3:39 AM
    Wonderful Initiative by Emirates Airlines in promoting sustainable choices!!

    Emirates makes children schoolbags made from aircraft parts




  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land, Water, and Air
    What was the most unexpected piece of trash that was picked up during your local cleanup effort? How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?

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    Fazil Hussain 4/25/2025 6:12 AM
    Surprised to find sealing O-rings from water surfaces on the beach, working together for a common cause creates a sense of belongingness and cultivates new learnings! Thanks to the fantastic team !

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    Fazil Hussain 4/23/2025 1:16 AM
    Textile wastes are becoming an increasing threat to our planet! Textile wastes fill up landfills and contribute to water pollution and CO2 emissions as well.
    Interesting article on the impacts of so-called fast fashion on our environment:

    https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/


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      Fazil Hussain 4/26/2025 3:32 AM
      Very true Arun! Check out this wonderful initiative by Emirates Airlines in tackling textile waste! Brilliant idea bringing a huge impact on waste management!

      https://youtu.be/NBlmnm_HzLU


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      Arunkumar Ayyalusamy 4/23/2025 9:57 AM
      Humans throw away more than 100 million tonnes of used clothing every year. Adopting circulatory is critical must to tackle this disaster.

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    Fazil Hussain 4/23/2025 12:53 AM
    Plastic debris remains as one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystem! Glad to do our bit in eliminating visible plastic and other debris from the beach!

    Highlight: Thanks to this enthusiastic team, we could collect debris from both on shore and offshore areas!!



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    Fazil Hussain 4/02/2025 11:27 PM
    Started my Ecochallenge 2025 by learning about young environmental activists and their work. Encouraging to learn about youngest Emirati climate activist who participated in COP28 and is also a UNICEF ambassador nick named 'Green Ghaya'.
    Green Ghaya emphasis on small changes around homes and communities which can create large impact.

    https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/meet-ghaya-al-ahbabi-uaes-youngest-emirati-environmental-activist-1.1724934630252