Yetta Kuhn

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.

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.

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.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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.

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

I will complete the first module of the Emerson Environmental Sustainability training program available on the Global Learning Center.

I will replace 25 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.