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Sneha U

Emerson FCEC India

"Our Power Our Planet"

POINTS TOTAL

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participant impact

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    10
    water collection systems
    installed
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    1.0
    donation
    made
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    3.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
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    30
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
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    4.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
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    44
    hours
    volunteered
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    2.0
    sharing economies
    explored
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    47
    ideas
    shared
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    83
    steps taken
    to protect pollinators
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    3.0
    new places
    explored
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning

Sneha 's actions

Sustainable Innovation

Support Resilient Powergrids

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 2 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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Protect Pollinators with a Plant or Mini-Habitat

Pollinators need a little help from their friends like us! I will take 4 steps to protect pollinators, such as planting a pollinator-friendly plant, installing a pollinator hotel, or by leaving leaf litter for pollinators to call home.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Explore My Area

Discovering what’s nearby fosters a deeper connection to my community. I will explore 3 new places in my area, such as parks, historical sites, or local businesses.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Swap and Share with Others

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 2 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Empowering the Next Generation

Teach Advocacy Skills

Advocacy skills empower youth to make a difference. I will spend 1 hours teaching a young person how to advocate for environmental issues, such as engaging in decision-making, understanding civics, speaking publicly, or organizing events.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Empowering the Next Generation

Submit a Youth-Authored Letter

Youth perspectives are powerful. I will encourage or help a young person write and submit a letter about an environmental issue to a local paper, community leader, or decision-maker.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Empowering the Next Generation

Mentor a Young Environmental Enthusiast

Guidance helps youth grow their passion for the planet. I will mentor a young person interested in the environment by sharing my knowledge, experiences, and encouragement.

COMPLETED 28
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Share a Health or Well-being Resource

Sharing knowledge helps others nurture their well-being. Through social media, in the Ecochallenge feed, or in conversations, I will share 2 health or well-being resources with friends, family, or my community to promote a healthier, more resilient world.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Sneha U 4/29/2025 9:11 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    "The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue."

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    Sneha U 4/29/2025 8:51 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Beauty isn’t in the length of life, but in the moments lived.

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    Sneha U 4/27/2025 10:40 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    "Life doesn’t need to be perfect; it needs to be lived."

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    Sneha U 4/27/2025 1:11 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    "Buy less, choose well, make it last."
    – Vivienne Westwood





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    Sneha U 4/25/2025 11:47 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Antarctica holds 70% of the world's fresh water .



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    Sneha U 4/25/2025 2:08 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    "There is no such thing as 'away'. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere."
    — Annie Leonard
  • 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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    Sneha U 4/25/2025 2:06 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Supporting solar energy initiatives for low-income communities is driven by the desire to reduce energy costs, promote environmental justice, and create job opportunities. These programs help bridge the gap in energy access, fostering a more equitable and sustainable 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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    Sneha U 4/25/2025 2:03 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    A sustainable community thrives on renewable energy, zero waste, and equitable access to resources. To achieve this, we need systemic changes in policies, infrastructure, and societal behaviors to prioritize environmental and social well-being. 🌱

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    Sneha U 4/24/2025 4:18 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    There's a place where you can stand in four states at once — the Four Corners Monument in the U.S. marks the point where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet.

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    Sneha U 4/23/2025 12:14 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change." – Barbara Mikulski