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"Go Green"

Codruta's points

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 902 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    580
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,550
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Codruta's actions

Economy & Communities

Recycling tool

We all have questions how to recycle, where to recycle. Discover how you can do it best, learn about Cluj Recycling map, make a commitment to continue.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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.

COMPLETED
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 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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.).

COMPLETED 29
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 29
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.

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

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.

COMPLETED
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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

COMPLETED
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Learn About Equitable Food Access

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Why is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/29/2022 3:31 AM
    Equity for gender is important because relies on ending discrimination, prevents violence at it helps in developing a healthy community with equal access to education and opportunities. It is important for social and economic prosperity.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/28/2022 8:54 AM
    An old coat can be a new one if you have the courage to make a few changes to it. If you are good at sewing - you can look for tutorials to help you customize a jacket for example, or the old jeans- you can sew a modern design on the back pocket; you can also paint your clothes.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/28/2022 8:42 AM
    You can take the expired medications in any pharmacy - you will need to complete and sign a delivery-receipt.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What are some of the barriers that exist to women and girl's equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/28/2022 8:29 AM
    The main barrier may be the balance between family caring and work - without a support she can feel exhausted and not exceeding 100%. Another barrier can be the unconscious bias that a women cannot perform other jobs (for example : welder, bricklayer).
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    How is food equity and access linked to a sustainable future?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/28/2022 8:16 AM
    It is very important to have equal access and ability to grow and consume healthy. This process is a huge step in maintaining our human existence on this planet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/28/2022 8:11 AM
    We all want to make this world more sustainable, learning and applying strategies to avoid food waste, water, willing to be eco-friendly using green energy.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/28/2022 8:02 AM
     The Colorado beetle. Potatoes are the favorite host for the Colorado beetle. Being an invasive species it can feed and survive on a number of other plants : eggplants, tomatoes. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/28/2022 7:54 AM
    The negative implications may occur such as difficulty to focus, obesity, sleep problems or in worst cases - depression. To avoid all those we must ensure we have balanced lifestyle , doing outdoor exercises, eating more vegetables and fruits, spending less time in front of screens.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/27/2022 4:03 AM
    In Transylvania are a lot beautiful places for visit. I love nature and one of the places I will revisit is the Borzesti  Key area.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Codruta Bagacian 4/27/2022 3:46 AM
    Shorter showers; When washing dishes I don't let the water flow constantly.