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Hariprasad Manivannan

Emerson FCEC India

"Earth is not just a planet; it's our home. "

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participant impact

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    600
    gallons of water
    saved
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    3.0
    water collection systems
    installed
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    2.0
    donations
    made
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    1.0
    hour
    volunteered
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    1.0
    sharing economy
    explored
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    public official or leader
    contacted
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    advocacy actions
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    3.0
    community events
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    idea
    shared
  • UP TO
    900
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent learning

Hariprasad's actions

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

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.

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Community and Connection

Swap and Share with Others

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 3 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Produce No Waste for a 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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Health and Well-Being

Enjoy the Outdoors for 30 Minutes

Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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!

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

Reduce Food Waste

Wasting food also wastes water, energy, and resources. I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/30/2025 7:22 AM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Protect the Earth, conserve water, cherish products, and honor all animals—our shared future depends on it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What sustainability initiative did you invest in, and what inspired your choice? How do you feel about your role in shaping a greener future through your investment?

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/30/2025 2:33 AM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    I don't invest directly, but I support ideas like renewable energy and waste reduction initiatives. These inspire me because they drive impactful change and pave the way for a sustainable, greener future.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    Equitable access, environmental justice and creating employment opportunities are just a few advantages of low-income solar programs. What motivated you to support solar energy initiatives for low-income communities, and how do you think it contributes to a more equitable future?

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/30/2025 2:33 AM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Solar energy programs for low-income communities reduce costs, improve environmental justice, and create green job opportunities for a fair future.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for that vision to become reality?

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/30/2025 2:32 AM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    A sustainable community emphasizes renewable energy, efficient waste management, and eco-friendly designs, fostering harmony between nature and urban living. To make this vision a reality, changes in policies, corporate practices, and collective consumer behavior are essential.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What sustainability project did you support, and why did it resonate with you?

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/30/2025 2:31 AM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    I support ideas that promote renewable energy, waste reduction, and eco-friendly innovations. These resonate because they contribute to a sustainable future and environmental well-being.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What actions did you take to advocate for sustainable food packaging, and how were they received? How do you think widespread changes in food packaging could benefit the planet?

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/30/2025 2:31 AM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Advocating for sustainable food packaging involves promoting eco-friendly materials, raising awareness, and supporting policy changes. This shift reduces pollution, cuts carbon footprints, and protects ecosystems, fostering a healthier planet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    How did it feel to plant something, and what kind of gardening did you do (indoors, hydroponic, outside in a garden, etc)? What did you plant and where? Feel free to share a photo to the feed!

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/29/2025 11:46 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Planting feelings: Rewarding and peaceful, a connection to life.
    Gardening type: Indoors, outdoors, hydroponics, or community.
    What and where: Herbs, flowers, or vegetables in meaningful spaces.
  • 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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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/29/2025 11:45 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Unexpected trash: Items like a vintage toy, old signboard, or even a discarded appliance.
    Community cleanup feelings: Promotes connection, teamwork, and a shared sense of pride in the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land, Water, and Air
    How did collecting rainwater influence your understanding of sustainable water use? What tasks or activities could benefit most from rainwater collection in your household?

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/29/2025 11:44 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Understanding water use: Demonstrates conservation and efficient natural resource use.
    Rainwater benefits: Ideal for gardening, cleaning, and outdoor tasks.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you do to prepare for extreme weather events? Share any tips or resources you found helpful in the feed!

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    Hariprasad Manivannan 4/29/2025 11:43 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Enhancing biodiversity understanding: Hands-on learning, ecological insights, curiosity, and local connection.
    Inspiring youth: Empowerment, stewardship, career interest, and personal connection to conservation.