
Vijay K
"Change is permanent."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,484 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO600gallons of watersaved
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
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UP TO1.0productreplaced with sustainable alternatives
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UP TO3.0donationsmade
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UP TO3.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO3.0ideasshared
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UP TO1.0schoolsupported
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UP TO1.0environmental auditconducted
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Vijay's actions
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!
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.
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!
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 1 community cleanup efforts in my neighborhood or local area.
Land, Water, and Air
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper Products
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. I will learn about certification labels and buy wood and paper products certified as sustainable or recycled to protect forests and reduce environmental harm.
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.
Land, Water, and Air
Save Water When Washing Dishes
Dishwashers can save water — if used wisely. I will only run the dishwasher when it’s full and skip the pre-rinse to reduce water and energy use. If I don't have a dishwasher, I will turn off the tap as often as possible while washing dishes.
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.
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.
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 30 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.
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.
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.
Health and Well-Being
Replace a Product
Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 1 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.
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.
Empowering the Next Generation
Conduct an Audit with a Young Person
Learning by doing empowers youth. I will conduct an environmental audit — such as a home energy or waste audit — alongside a young person to teach them practical sustainability skills and see what I learn from them as well.
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
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.
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 1 local schools to support environmental education, field trips, sustainability projects, and youth empowerment. I will share how I supported schools on the feed.
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
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.
Health and Well-Being
Audit Toxic Products in my Home
Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 30 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.
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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Vijay K 4/30/2025 12:48 AMLet’s step up for the planet we step on. -
Vijay K 4/28/2025 6:46 AM- We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.
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Reginaldo Pires 4/28/2025 7:00 AM- Book Lover 📚
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exactly, lots of people think water source is infinite... unfortunately spending more and more unnecessarily :-(
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Vijay K 4/27/2025 6:10 AMNature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites-
Chelladurai Chellamuthu 4/27/2025 7:23 AM
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Vijay K 4/25/2025 11:58 PMNo pollution is the only solution-
Srilatha Meesala 4/26/2025 12:36 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
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Stephanie Andersen 4/26/2025 12:11 AM- Pet Parent 🐾
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Ahmed Radi 4/26/2025 12:05 AM- Climate Advocate 🌱
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Jeena Dennison 4/25/2025 11:59 PM- Exercise Lover 🤸
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Vijay K 4/25/2025 1:41 AMOne planet, one future: let us unite to save the Earth.-
Sampathkumar Ponnusamy 4/25/2025 2:09 AM- Foodie 🍱
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SANIKA DESHMUKH 4/25/2025 1:46 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Foodie 🍱
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Vijay K 4/23/2025 11:18 PMLet’s paint a greener tomorrow on nature’s canvas-
Monica Mohan selvaraju 4/23/2025 11:20 PM -
Veena Tumpala 4/23/2025 11:18 PM- Exercise Lover 🤸
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Vijay K 4/22/2025 1:45 AMRaise awareness, not sea levels.-
Kathiravan Kumar 4/23/2025 1:00 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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Vijay K 4/20/2025 11:31 PMPlanet over profit...........-
Vignesh Vijayaraj 4/24/2025 10:55 PM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
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Vijay K 4/19/2025 12:11 AMGreening our society results in screening our future-
Vignesh Vijayaraj 4/19/2025 2:29 AM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
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Yogita Patil 4/19/2025 12:19 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
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Vijay K 4/17/2025 2:07 AMWhat if our government provides subsidies for person who are planting trees and maintaining it.
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Vasanthakumar Natarajan 4/17/2025 3:24 AM- Parent 🐻
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Klaudia Horváth 4/17/2025 2:16 AM- Artist 🎨
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