Vaishnavi Warale
"Empowering communities to enact sustainable change through innovative eco challenges."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,326 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO735milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO735milestraveled by bus
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UP TO1Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO31pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1energy auditconducted
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UP TO144pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO104single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1waste auditconducted
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UP TO748gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO35minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO649minutesspent learning
Vaishnavi's actions
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.
Climate + Air
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
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
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.
Land + Forests
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.
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.
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.
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
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 50 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 50 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 5 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 8 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 9 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Action Track: Community
JOIN OR CREATE A GREEN TEAM AT EMERSON
I will continue to contribute to Emerson's environmental sustainability goals beyond April by learning more about the Global Green Teams Network, joining a team near me, or maybe even creating a new team.
Action Track: Community
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT EMERSON
I will sign up to the Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to receive global news on sustainability at Emerson, including world news and Greening OF, BY, and WITH news.
Action Track: Community
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that is connected with this year's theme of Nature Conservation & Biodiversity (for example an urban park, bee hives, birds and other animals...) and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
Action Track: Community
ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.
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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Vaishnavi Warale 4/29/2024 8:36 PMWe had successfully completed challenge.
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Qiang Zhang 4/29/2024 9:01 PMNice -
Zubair Kubanoor 4/29/2024 8:38 PMGood job 😳
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Vaishnavi Warale 4/28/2024 8:19 PMPROTECTING TODAY FOR TOMORROW'S JOY -
Vaishnavi Warale 4/27/2024 10:14 PM2 days to go to complete our challenge to eco-friendly environment. -
Vaishnavi Warale 4/26/2024 9:05 PMLast Week of Eco Challenge!-
Prajakta Ramteke 4/27/2024 6:40 AMagree
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Anu dheebha 4/26/2024 9:19 PMBut it's not last week of eco challenge... It would be a start we should follow all the activities hereafterwards ...for a better earth! -
Gem Javier 4/26/2024 9:16 PMAgree
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Vaishnavi Warale 4/25/2024 9:04 PMSquirrels in top hats, rabbits with flair,
In this zany world, laughter fills the air.-
Saravana Kumar K 4/26/2024 9:17 PMNice -
AKHIL MANDALAPU 4/25/2024 9:23 PMGreat!!
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Vaishnavi Warale 4/24/2024 11:26 PMBeneath the sun's warm golden light,
Earth's wonders bloom, a stunning sight.
Let's shield her with love, both day and night,
For in her embrace, our dreams take flight.-
Vedika Patil 4/24/2024 11:36 PMNice
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Vaishnavi Warale 4/24/2024 8:41 PMIn forests deep and oceans wide,
Nature's beauty doth abide.
Let's cherish Earth, our sacred guide,
For in its care, our futures bide.-
SHASHWAT MISHRA 4/24/2024 9:02 PMNice poem! -
Pavan Solanki 4/24/2024 8:54 PMNice..!!
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Vaishnavi Warale 4/23/2024 8:44 PM-
Hari Krishnan 4/23/2024 9:24 PMTRUE -
Noorunisha M 4/23/2024 8:46 PMNice
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Vaishnavi Warale 4/23/2024 1:51 AM-
balakrishnan C 4/23/2024 1:51 AMNice picture -
balakrishnan C 4/23/2024 1:51 AMNice picture
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Vaishnavi Warale 4/22/2024 8:32 PMRise to the Eco Challenge: Unite for a Greener Tomorrow!-
Kiran Ware 4/22/2024 8:40 PMYUP..
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