Sustainability & Me | Preetthika C V | TEDxThe NGP School Coimbatore
Sustainability as essential to preserving the beauty of our world.
The speaker's project, EduTools At EASE, focuses on bridging educational disparities and promoting sustainable habits among students.
Through surveys and creative problem-solving, I developed a prototype aimed at empowering students while minimizing waste.
Technology plays a crucial role in making sustainable education accessible, efficient, and eco-friendly.*Takeaway-Sustainability isn't just a global mission — it's a personal responsibility, starting with simple, innovative actions.
Preetthika is a passionate advocate for sustainability through education, dedicated to making a difference through thoughtful and practical ideas. She combines her curiosity and deep thinking with leadership and organizational skills to develop meaningful solutions. Preetthika believes that even small efforts can create impactful change, inspiring her peers to rethink waste and resource use.She has a strong interest in public speaking and music her drive to learn deeply and connect meaningfully shapes her approach to both studies and social initiatives.Preetthika ranked among the top 25 students nationwide in the 2023 National Level Sustainability Competition organized by 1M1B (One Million for One Billion) in collaboration with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd. Through this competition, Preetthika conceptualized “EduTools At EASE,” a project aimed at supplying quality stationery to students in need, leveraging technology to manage and track supplies efficiently. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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