Christine Arias
4/10/2022 11:33 PM
I will reduce my carbon footprint by walking to nearby stores instead of using car. One practice that I always do even before is making sure all lights are turn off during daytime.
Christine Arias
"Earth Month should be Every Month"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 696 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO708gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO360minutesspent learning
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UP TO750minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO5.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
Christine's actions
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Education & Livelihood
Take Action During Earth Week
I will participate in Earth Week by attending at least one of the global Emerson Earth Day Live Panel discussions during Earth Week on 19th and 20th April, listening to the special Planet in Focus podcast episode, or completing an EcoChallenge action.
Education & Livelihood
Engage with Emerson’s Sustainability Content
I will engage with the content available on the Emerson Environmental Sustainability Hub by doing one of the following: watch a webinar recording, read a blogpost, read one of the newsletters.
Education & Livelihood
Take Emerson’s Sustainability Training
I will complete the first module of the Emerson Environmental Sustainability training program available on the Global Learning Center.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Christine Arias 4/22/2022 10:46 AM“The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.”
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Christine Arias 4/21/2022 9:40 AMThe 5 minute showers is now a habit -
Christine Arias 4/21/2022 4:12 AMI am enjoying Ecochallenge 2022 :D -
Christine Arias 4/12/2022 9:32 AMApril 11 is the day I finally met my team mates personally. It is nice to collaborate with people with same eco goals as yours. <3 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
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Christine Arias 4/10/2022 10:49 PMSo far I am enjoying the challenges. It helps me be aware of my consumption. It makes me more conscious to the environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Take Emerson’s Sustainability TrainingWhat did you think of the training? What new concepts did you learn?
Christine Arias 4/08/2022 4:33 AMThe training helps me understands the difference with ESG, SDG and CSR. I sometimes get confused of those terms. I learned how Sustainability was develop. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Track My PurchasesHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Christine Arias 4/08/2022 4:30 AMI am using tumbler for my water. I have a reusable spoon and fork and straw ready in my bag. I also bring extra food container for the take outs when eating in the restaurant -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?