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Ruby Farheen

Emerson Twin Cities - Shakopee

"Here to learn and grow. "

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participant impact

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    580
    gallons of water
    have been saved
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    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    112
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted

Ruby'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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Learn About Participation and Representation

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

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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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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.

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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.

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Basic Needs & Security

Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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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.

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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 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

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    Ruby Farheen 4/29/2022 6:13 AM
  • 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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    Ruby Farheen 4/11/2022 6:23 AM
    From the water footprint calculator, it looks like my family and I use less water than an average person/family in America (the calculator told me to brag about it, so..). But, that doesn't mean we don't have room to grow. I can do so much better. 
    My family already uses eco friendly appliances, but I can do better in the areas like, less online shopping, less car washes, more second-hand buying etc., 

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?

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    Ruby Farheen 4/08/2022 6:18 AM
    I found this very interesting to learn about the dirty dozen, meaning - 12 fruits and vegetables that have the highest pesticide levels even after thoroughly washing; and clean 15, meaning - the opposite of dirty dozen, the collection of produce that has the lowest amount of pesticide residues, even when grown conventionally. 
    Looks like the strawberries (my family's favorite), topped the dirty dozen list, 7 years in a row now. Wow! I don't know how I feel about this, maybe buying organic versions whenever we can would help a little? 
    According to GreenMatters sustainability education network, the health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables regularly (doesn't matter if they are from the dirty 12 or clean 15), outweighs the risks associated with the pesticide exposure. So, even though this learning makes me a bit nervous, I guess being mindful of other factors is also as important. 

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    Ruby Farheen 4/06/2022 4:24 AM
    I went vegetarian last year, one of the best decisions I've ever made.
    As per going vegan, during this Ramadan month where I fast from sunrise to sunset, I will try my best to have one vegan meal out of the two. 
  • 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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    Ruby Farheen 4/05/2022 6:39 AM
    I just read this article 'Women Who Dare To Bicycle In Pakistan' and it took me back to my childhood (school) days where me and a few of my girl-friends rode bicycles to school every single day, with zero thoughts on what people thought of us, because it was just something very common for us. We rode bicycles, walked to school just like our fellow boy-classmates. But after reading this article, I learned that this isn't the norm for every girl. They have to fight for such simple act of riding a bicycle, where some elder men consider this offensive. 
    So, 2022, we (girls/women) still have to fight, resist, defend our rights in the communities we live in. 
    I am one of those privileged people who didn't have to experience these barriers. But it made me think, what should be my role to help other girls/women who fight for their rights? How can I help to share and amplify their voices to be heard to the people around me? 
    Starting my day with these questions and a lot to learn from my end.