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Roxana Verdes

Emerson Sustainability Team Cluj

"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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    121
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    600
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    575
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    595
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    595
    minutes
    not 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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Find out where your energy comes from

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Meatless Friday/ 15'th of April

Keep the meatless Friday on 15'th of April eather in the canteen or at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG #11 Communities

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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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?


  • Roxana Verdes's avatar
    Roxana Verdes 5/03/2022 3:06 AM
    So 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 PM
    Sustainability is a very large concept and there are so many impactful things that each one of us can do. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Roxana Verdes 4/30/2022 1:09 PM
    Education…a way to better living and understanding the world…

    • Gheorghe Bacila's avatar
      Gheorghe Bacila 5/03/2022 3:03 AM
      Okay, but unfortunately, very little is invested in education, and the reasons differ from country to country.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Roxana Verdes 4/30/2022 1:08 PM
    How accessible are health services for all?

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    Roxana Verdes 4/29/2022 11:50 PM
    Today is the last day of the EcoChallenge…time for recapping what we’ve learnt. Hopefully the good habits will last 😀

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    Roxana Verdes 4/29/2022 10:18 AM
    Almost there…😁 What have we learnt?

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    Roxana Verdes 4/28/2022 12:05 AM
    “Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” By Aldo Leopold
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Research Impact Investing
    After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?

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    Roxana Verdes 4/28/2022 12:00 AM
    Making 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.

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    Roxana Verdes 4/27/2022 11:55 PM
    “When the soil disappears, the soul disappears.” By Ymber Delecto
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
    Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?

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    Roxana Verdes 4/27/2022 6:38 AM
    Harta 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/