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| Name: |
Sushmitha Chandrasekaran |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| The Innovation: |
Sustainability, communal effort of sourcing locally to
minimize plastic waste |
| Brief Bio: |
Born in Chennai, India Sushmitha solved a resource problem
by focusing on local sustainability innovation. Now living in
Omaha, Nebraska, she has grown a passion to help the
environment by reducing single use packaging. The youth
group members of the Hindu Temple of Omaha alongside
Sushmitha sold milk bought from local farmers during the
Shivarathri event. The goal was to minimize plastic use while
providing a locally sourced product as well as raising funds
for the Temple’s management. |
| Developments: |
Following the success of this community event, Sushmitha’s
innovation has set the stage for the Hindu Temple to continue
on this sustainable path to reduce waste while supporting
local businesses. Sourcing locally has many environmental
benefits such as reducing the carbon footprint that is
associated with transport and delivery as well as
strengthening bonds between consumers and customers while
fostering a healthy lifestyle. She is attending Creighton
University and studying Health Administration and Policy
while on the Pre-Medicine track. |
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