The EcoPal Squad

We are a passionate group of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet. We believe that everyone can make a difference, and we're here to empower you to take action.

We are developing EcoPal, a cutting-edge app that will make living sustainably simpler and more fulfilling than it has ever been.

We conduct in-person workshops to increase sustainability awareness.

To educate and increase sustainability behaviors.
To identify the barriers in adopting sustainability action.
To create solutions to break the barriers.

Subha and Karthik weren't just recycling; they were on a mission. Armed with reusable bags and a strict "less than 2.6 gallons to the landfill" rule, they were living the zero-waste dream. Karthik, a Last Mile Food Rescue hero, added another layer to their eco-conscious lifestyle. But the duo knew true impact lay beyond their own backyard.

How could they inspire their friends and family to join the green revolution? The answer came in 2023 at the Rethink Recycling Hack-a-thon, a thrilling event hosted by Cintrifuse and the City of Cincinnati. Amidst a whirlwind of creativity and collaboration, Subha and Karthik unveiled their vision: the EcoPal app.

Their award victory served as the launchpad, propelling them forward to build the EcoPal team and develop the app.