Roxana Verdes
"Involving employees in the development of environmental engagement programs that educate the community about the current sustainability challenges. Think sustainable, act responsible!"
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participant impact
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UP TO121conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO575minutesspent learning
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UP TO595minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO595minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Roxana's actions
Economy & Communities
My green city
Recycling is like a circle between what you do, what our company is doing, what our supplier is doing, what the city is doing. Be the change, don’t wait for others! Learn how our City recycles to make sure that your recycling is not a wasted time.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
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.
Economy & Communities
Meatless Friday/ 15'th of April
Keep the meatless Friday on 15'th of April eather in the canteen or at home.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Education & Livelihood
Engage In Active Listening
SDG #17 Partnerships
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 10 conversations per day.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
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.
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
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 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
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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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Roxana Verdes 5/03/2022 3:06 AMSo many things I have learnt, so many things that now I know that I must do...It was a real challenge with learning opportunities and new habits.
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Roxana Verdes 4/30/2022 10:35 PMSustainability is a very large concept and there are so many impactful things that each one of us can do. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
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Gheorghe Bacila 5/03/2022 3:03 AMOkay, but unfortunately, very little is invested in education, and the reasons differ from country to country.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About The Health & Equity SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
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Roxana Verdes 4/29/2022 11:50 PMToday is the last day of the EcoChallenge…time for recapping what we’ve learnt. Hopefully the good habits will last 😀 -
Roxana Verdes 4/29/2022 10:18 AMAlmost there…😁 What have we learnt? -
Roxana Verdes 4/28/2022 12:05 AM“Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” By Aldo Leopold -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Roxana Verdes 4/28/2022 12:00 AMMaking money through investments whilst being ethical and with a positive impact on the environment and human wellbeing is possible. It just takes some effort to research where to invest, so that the money goes to businesses and activities which align with your values. -
Roxana Verdes 4/27/2022 11:55 PM“When the soil disappears, the soul disappears.” By Ymber Delecto -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household ChemicalsDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
Roxana Verdes 4/27/2022 6:38 AMHarta Reciclarii - e un site cu informatii privind locatiile de reciclare din tara, filtrabile si dupa categorii. Aici se pot vedea la care farmacii se pot recicla medicamentele.
https://localizare.hartareciclarii.ro/?material=Medicamente
La acest link se pot afla mai multe informatii despre cum trebuie reciclate medicamentele.
https://hartareciclarii.ro/cum-reciclez/medicamente-expirate/