Hariprasad Manivannan
"Earth 616 : With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 145 THIS WEEK
- 1,863 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO57milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO57milestraveled by foot
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO235pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO30poundswaste composted
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UP TO29plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO4.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO42minutesspent learning
Hariprasad's actions
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 3 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 5 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Land + Forests
Compost Food Waste
Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 10 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
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. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste 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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Action Track: Community
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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 4/30/2024 6:13 AMThis is my last post for the Earth Month Eco Challenge 2024
⛅🌏 🌍 🌎 🌞 🌳 🌦️ ⛈️ 🌧️
Practicing and planning makes a man perfect ✨✨
By planning and executing the same actions every day, we are celebrating Earth Day every day 🎉 🥳
It would be appreciated if you could complete at least 50%-60% of the tasks from the to do list 👏🏻 👍🏻 on each month
🗓️ I was inspired and prepared my own to-do list 📋
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Devi Venkatasubramanian 4/30/2024 5:52 PMgreat job!!! -
NOE REGUDO 4/30/2024 8:30 AMGreat job!!! -
preethi jayachandrababu 4/30/2024 8:10 AMexcellent hari
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Hariprasad Manivannan 4/29/2024 1:21 AMDay - 29 : Buy Secondhand items before buying new. Check if you have any possible options.
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Akalya v 4/30/2024 5:45 AMNice!! -
Kasinathan Sekar 4/29/2024 9:51 PMGood one. -
SAPTHAGIRISWARAN PURUSHOTHAMAN 4/29/2024 5:35 AMNice -
Nitin Pathe 4/29/2024 1:26 AMTrue
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Hariprasad Manivannan 4/28/2024 5:15 AMDay - 28 : Plant your own vegetables and herbs
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preethi jayachandrababu 4/29/2024 12:20 AMNice -
Hariprasad Manivannan 4/28/2024 5:56 AMNice akka . . . -
Vasundara Abhishek 4/28/2024 5:54 AMI planted few plant samplings today , hibiscus, rose,arali and adukku nandiavattai (hope you can read this well). Happy to share.
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Hariprasad Manivannan 4/27/2024 4:50 AMDay - 27 : Pick up some litters
If we spent just one hour today picking up trash, you would potentially remove thousands of pieces of trash, beautifying the area while also protecting wildlife, plant life, waterways, soil and ecosystems from toxic and dangerous chemicals and materials they shouldn't be introduced to.
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Kasinathan Sekar 4/27/2024 9:51 AMGood one
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Hariprasad Manivannan 4/27/2024 3:14 AMFollow the 3 R’s. Look for ways you can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle throughout your home. You’ll save natural resources, energy and money, and you’ll reduce waste sent to landfills.-
Vijayalakshmi Ganesan 4/28/2024 10:07 PMtrying for consistency -
Karthik Shanmugam 4/27/2024 4:47 AMNice
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Advocate for Forest ProtectionHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
Hariprasad Manivannan 4/26/2024 12:33 PMEnvironmental conditions affect human health, well-being and other quality of life aspects, both directly, for instance through pollution, and indirectly, for example, by having an impact on property prices that could in turn affect an individual's economic prosperity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Hariprasad Manivannan 4/26/2024 7:07 AMPromoting alternatives to air travel Increasing aircraft fuel efficiency. Developing more sustainable aviation fuels–whether liquid fuels or electricity. Removing carbon from the atmosphere through investment in renewable energy, carbon credits, and nature-based climate solutions. -
Hariprasad Manivannan 4/26/2024 12:28 AMDay - 26 : Recycle old batteries & electronics
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Karthik Shanmugam 4/27/2024 4:50 AMNice -
Kasinathan Sekar 4/26/2024 5:11 AMNice one..
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Hariprasad Manivannan 4/26/2024 12:26 AMEarth day Special in DACH Emerson office.
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Devi Venkatasubramanian 4/30/2024 5:53 PMnice gifts
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Hariprasad Manivannan 4/25/2024 1:16 AMDay - 25 : Spend time outside.
We can spend time outside with nature or doing some social activities or any. . .
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Hariprasad Manivannan 4/25/2024 1:28 AMYes, Spending time with nature is good (without mobile). . . -
Vasundara Abhishek 4/25/2024 1:24 AMSo Today Spend Time outside . Will do
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