Earth Month Ecochallenge 2022: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2022

"Hoping to make a difference."

Emil's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
562 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

370

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

2.2

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

610

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

13

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

4.7

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Emil's actions

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 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

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

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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG #14 & 15

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Practice A Sharing Economy

SDG #1 No Poverty

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

How did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?
Emil Copil 4/10/2022 7:17 AM

Thoroughly wash vegetables so the skin is free of dirt/contaminants so it can easily be eaten.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What benefits does the sharing economy offer to you and others? If you are a little shy to try, what could be a first step for you?
Emil Copil 4/10/2022 7:15 AM

I use to donate food regularly to needy people.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Emil Copil 4/10/2022 7:14 AM

Do not let the water run while:
- brushing teeth.
- shaving.
- washing hands

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

Did you discover the Recycling map? Would you recommand to your colleagues this tool. Did you discover something new today?
Emil Copil 4/01/2022 3:11 AM

I found the Recycling map really useful as I have a lot of old small electronic equipment at home and now I was able to easily locate a place nearby where I can dispose them safely.

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