"We deliver sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, reduce emissions and conserve resources."
Paul's points
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participant impact
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO187minutesspent learning
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UP TO31conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO26sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
Paul's actions
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.
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
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 35 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Climate & Ecosystems
Know Your Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG #14 Life Below Water
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.
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
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
SDG #17 Partnerships
During the day, I will schedule 5 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Education & Livelihood
Share My Positive Actions With My Community
SDG #4 Education
Each day, I will make my sustainable actions visible through a lawn sign, bumper sticker, pin, t-shirt, social media or other ways.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 20 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Economy & Communities
Meatless Friday/ 15'th of April
Keep the meatless Friday on 15'th of April eather in the canteen or at home.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Paul Dobrila 4/26/2022 11:19 PMBiking i a way to reduce the carbon footprint, and also reducing the temperature in our homes by 1 degree. -
Paul Dobrila 4/26/2022 11:16 PM"Clothes are not going to change the world, the people who wear them will". - Anne Klein. -
Paul Dobrila 4/20/2022 12:43 AM"There can be no sustainable development without sustainable energy development." - Margot Wallstrom -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesHow did you like this article? Would you recommand this to your collegues to read?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
Paul Dobrila 4/20/2022 12:41 AMWe are all equal, but at the same time, we all have different perspectives. Learning from each other, respecting and listening to one another - this is where evolution and value added comes from. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Paul Dobrila 4/18/2022 10:44 PMOne of the invasive species in my region is Iulisca (Fallopia japonica). It is highly invasive, tough, and it easily spreads around, affecting other species. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Paul Dobrila 4/18/2022 10:39 PMWithout the bees, that are my favorite pollinators, we would have no plants, thus no food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
Paul Dobrila 4/18/2022 10:35 PMI currently live in the Somes - Tisa watershed. An interesting fact, is that it offers water for the necessities of around 1.9M people. -
Paul Dobrila 4/18/2022 10:28 PM"When we destroy something created by man, we call it vandalism, but when we destroy something created by nature, we call it progress." - Ed Begley Junior