"Involving people in the development of environmental engagement programs that educate the community about the current sustainability challenges. Think sustainable, act responsible!"
Lucian's points
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participant impact
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UP TO328gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO810minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO660minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO660minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Lucian's actions
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.
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
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
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
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
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 Emerson’s Sustainability Training
I will complete the first module of the Emerson Environmental Sustainability training program available on the Global Learning Center.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Meatless Friday/ 15'th of April
Keep the meatless Friday on 15'th of April eather in the canteen or at home.
Economy & Communities
Somes Clean-Up
Participate in the action of cleaning the waste on the riverbanks of the Someș near the Emerson campus, To free our rivers and riverbanks of waste with helping hands!
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
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 60 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 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 60 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join A Climate Action Orginization
SDG #13 Climate
I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Lucian Breaz 4/29/2022 5:05 AMOne invasive species is western conifer seed bug (leptoglossus occidentalis), locally called "plosnita" is causing damages in my aria. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat area of climate action are you most passionate about and why?
Lucian Breaz 4/29/2022 4:55 AMRecycling and composting because there are a lot of waists of recyclable materials and food in my area so there is a big potential to correct this -
Lucian Breaz 4/29/2022 4:53 AM“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.”- Mahatma Gandhi
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat are the climate and disaster risks in your region?
Lucian Breaz 4/27/2022 11:52 PMMore severe storms with high speed winds- no hurricanes yet. Increased number of wild fires that destroy large areas of forests -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?
Lucian Breaz 4/27/2022 11:48 PMBy using it ourselves and showing others the results and impact it has. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Lucian Breaz 4/27/2022 11:44 PMJust a small fraction is renewable. That is from hydro powerplants, wind turbines and solar panels. But the number renewable energy systems is increasing so I hope this will become dominant in the near future -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Lucian Breaz 4/27/2022 11:41 PMCurrent model of doing business is not sustainable and is affecting our environment. But there are solutions that can improve this. It's up to us to implement them. -
Lucian Breaz 4/27/2022 11:39 PM"Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Lucian Breaz 4/27/2022 11:37 PMThe fact that they are under severe threat of continuous destruction. But we still can protect them through our sustainability actions -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?
Lucian Breaz 4/27/2022 12:54 AMThe readiness plan must be done by every family. And besides the serious aspect of it, it can be turned into something fun for the kids to remember easily.