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Anu Pillai

Emerson MEA - HQ - DISC Dubai

"My mission is to reduce my carbon footprint by conserving energy, using renewable resources whenever possible, and inspiring others to do the same."

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participant impact

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    water collection systems
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    302
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    spent exercising
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    donation
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    sharing economy
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    public official or leader
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    idea
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    community events
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    advocacy actions
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Anu'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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Health and Well-Being

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 30 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

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.

COMPLETED 30
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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 30
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Health and Well-Being

Learn About Emergency Preparedness

Being prepared can save lives during extreme weather. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the most common weather risks in my area and the steps I can take to stay safe, such as signing up for local alerts or identifying nearby shelters.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 1 community cleanup efforts in my neighborhood or local area.

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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 10 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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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

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

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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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 10 outdoor tasks, such as watering plants or cleaning.

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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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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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Participant Feed


  • Anu Pillai's avatar
    Anu Pillai 4/30/2025 2:47 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    As we close this chapter, let’s carry forward what we’ve learned. Let’s make sustainability a daily habit, not just a once-a-year event. Because every day is Earth Day, and our collective efforts today are shaping a better tomorrow for future generations. 🌏💚

    • Zubair Kubanoor's avatar
      Zubair Kubanoor 5/01/2025 4:01 AM
      • Community Builder 🤝
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      Beautifully said! Your words are a great reminder that true impact comes from consistency—let’s keep the momentum going beyond Earth Month!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community and Connection
    What did you learn about the sacred site’s history and significance? Why are these sites important to protect, support, and understand?

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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:44 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    I have visited many temples in India, the architecture was amazing and was very curious to understand the construction.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Empowering the Next Generation
    What impressed you most about the youth-led project you supported, and how did your involvement help?

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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:42 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Recently we got a chance to have a talk of biodiversity by prasiddhi singh. A great interactive session led by 12 year girl was very amazing.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    What project or organization did you choose to support, and why did it resonate with you? What are some ways you can continue to support wildlife conservation beyond financial contributions?

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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:38 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    As a team , we contributed a small amount to non profit wild life foundation.
  • 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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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:37 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    During our collaboration meeting, Vijay shared his live project where he is planting maximum number of native plants in India. we distributed within our team the herbs like celery, coriander, mint, brinjal and chillies
    . The team was extremely happy.
  • 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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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:34 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    During our collaboration day, our colleague shared her ideas and views about how to be a responsible tourist and leave no traces of thrashes wherever you visit.
  • 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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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:17 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Maximum usage of natural resources like using solar and windmills for electricity generation. Use of earthen pots to keep the vegetables and water cool. Less usage of plastic and maximum use of cloth bags while shopping.
  • 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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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:14 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Whenever i receive food in bad shape, i make sure to take pictures and suggest some good ideas for better packing.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What sustainability project did you support, and why did it resonate with you?

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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:11 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    This project i have not yet initiated it but for sure in future i will do.
  • 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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    Anu Pillai 4/29/2025 10:08 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    We understand the necessity of rain water harvesting and planning to implement at native.