

Karly Forshier
"We have to DO Better; To BE Better"
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Karly's actions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
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.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 40 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 25 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Climate & Ecosystems
Earth week clean-up--Emerson Green Team
Emerson Twin Cities will recruit Green Team and other employees to spend time outdoors safely removing trash and debris from our Emerson properties.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Attended Alternative Commuting Webinar
Emerson Twin Cities is hosting a local webinar to explain how to cut your transportation footprint; specifically with your commuting choices. Attend on Tuesday Apr 26, and complete this action! See the posters in your area for how to attend.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
Karly Forshier 4/20/2022 7:45 AMUnequal societies are less cohesive. They have larger rates of anti-social behavior and violence. Countries with higher gender equality are more connected. Their people have better wellbeing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Karly Forshier 4/14/2022 8:18 AMIndigenous Peoples help protect our environment, fight climate change, and build resilience to natural disasters, yet their rights aren’t always protected. Learning about Aboriginal cultures is essential for students to develop the ability to respect, coexist, and communicate with people of different cultural backgrounds and ethnic groups. -
Karly Forshier 4/06/2022 7:10 AMI chose to do the Ecochallenge to educate myself. To gain a broader knowledge of the different ways my family and myself can contribute towards making "real" environmental impact. It takes a village to create change and I am happy to part of the village! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Karly Forshier 4/05/2022 5:55 AMI enjoy mending and fixing clothing for my household. This is something I have always done for my Dad, I am always patching something. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Karly Forshier 4/05/2022 5:53 AMI will not water my yard this summer to reduce our households water use. I already do not wash dishes unless the sink is full.