

Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan
"Safe Guard Our Beloved Earth"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 571 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO12pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO152minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO85gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO7.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO119minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO172pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
Vishnu Sai Ram's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Climate & Ecosystems
Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar
On Wed 19th April, I will attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar to learn about the importance of individual action in our collective journey to sustainability.
Climate & Ecosystems
TAKE EMERSON'S SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING
I will take at least one of the Emerson Global Environmental Sustainability Training modules available on the Global Learning Center to learn more about this important topic for the company.
Climate & Ecosystems
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that shows how sustainability / the energy transition already shows up in my daily life (e.g., electric vehicles, paper packaging…), and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
Health & Equity
Donate Food
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 10 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Climate & Ecosystems
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 5 minutes and collect 4 items of litter.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 25 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Health & Equity
Support Public Transit
SDG 10, 16
Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Organize a Book Club
SDG 4
I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 20 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG 7
I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan 4/19/2023 5:14 PMLet's Be Green In The Smallest Way as possible... It Will Have An Impact For The Future! -
Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan 4/18/2023 4:51 PM -
Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan 4/17/2023 9:57 PMDonating dry rations to the needy families in rural area -
Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan 4/13/2023 9:52 PMGreat! Let's keep our electronic devices turned off and unplugged when they're not in use...
Keep the momentum up -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan 4/10/2023 9:37 PMyes,we are relaxing during planting and its good for physical .Spiritually is good for the nature. -
Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan 4/09/2023 5:15 PMGreat ! On Every day ,will think about the sustainable development goals and explore the opportunity -
Vishnu Sai Ram Balakrishnan 4/05/2023 7:18 PMGreat,i'm excited and happy to be part of the team and had set my plan .Support ! Support !Support!