See It. Spot It. Sustain It - Urban Sustainability Hunt

Duration: 60–90 minutes

Participants: Individuals or Teams (3–5 students)
Location: College Campus and Immediate Surroundings
Submission: Photograph a completed task with a brief caption (maximum 20 words) and final write up to be submitted. 

Rules

• Stay within the designated campus boundaries.
• Do not disturb plants, animals, or property.
• Members of the group must be in the photograph.
• Do not stage unsafe photographs.
• Take only photographs—do not remove or damage anything.
• Be respectful of people and seek permission before photographing individuals.
• Bonus points are awarded for creativity and thoughtful captions.

 

Tasks

No.	Mission	Evidence Required
1	Find something on campus made from recycled material.	Photo + explain how you identified it.
2	Spot a place where rainwater naturally collects or drains.	Photo + suggest one improvement.
3	Find a tree providing shade to students.	Photo + estimate why urban trees matter.
4	Locate three different plant species on campus.	One photo collage.
5	Find a reusable item replacing a disposable one.	Photo.
6	Spot a bicycle or sustainable mode of transport (Ebike).	Photo.
7	Find an energy-saving feature (LED lights, natural lighting, solar panel, etc.).	Photo.
8	Locate a water conservation practice.	Photo.
9	Find the cleanest corner on campus.	Photo + why it remains clean.
10	Spot an area where litter tends to accumulate.	Photo + one realistic solution.
11	Find something that could be reused instead of thrown away.	Photo + reuse idea.
12	Find an example of biodiversity (bird, butterfly, squirrel, insect, etc.).	Photo without disturbing it.
13	Locate a dustbin used correctly.	Photo.
14	Find a wall, notice board or poster promoting environmental awareness.	Photo.
15	Take a team selfie performing one eco-friendly action (switching off lights, filling reusable bottle, watering plants, etc.).	Photo
16.	Interview a Change-Maker – Record a 30 second video of a student or staff member answering: ‘What’s one sustainable habit you practice?’	Video
17.	Capture a bird in flight… group members seen in the photo	Photo
18.	Five different shades of green in one photograph	Photo
19.	Take the most creative sustainability – themed team photo	Photo
20.	Capture a reflection of nature in glass or water	Photo
21.	Evidence that students are already practicing sustainability	Photo / Video

Reflection (Compulsory)

Each team should conclude their submission by answering the following in 100–150 words:

What was one sustainability issue on campus that surprised you, and what practical step could students take to improve it?