Joyce Anne Atienza
4/10/2022 6:17 AM
To minimize the use of clean water when flushing, I will put some plastic bottles inside the toilet tank so that less water is needed to fill the tank.
Joyce Anne Atienza
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 657 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,170minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,125minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,125minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Joyce Anne's actions
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 60 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
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.
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.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Cleaning Product IngredientsWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
Joyce Anne Atienza 4/09/2022 2:25 AMI think there are ingredients in my sister's perfume that triggers my allergic rhinitis. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Joyce Anne Atienza 4/09/2022 2:03 AMExcessive screen time during the pandemic affected my health. I suffered from sleep problems and anxieties. -
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?
Joyce Anne Atienza 4/09/2022 1:49 AMIn terms of food, I will reduce my food waste by planning meals ahead of time, freezing the excess or composting food waste if possible.
By transportation, if the destination is near, I will rather walk than take a public transportation.
In terms of home, we always practice "Switching lights off" when leaving and unplugging our electronic devices when not in use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Joyce Anne Atienza 4/08/2022 3:32 AMRecycle rice water for plants since rice contains starch. It is beneficial to plants, encouraging healthy bacteria that grow in the roots.