"Bringing sustainability in everyday life, :-)"
Maria's points
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,456 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO246gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO75meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.9poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2,520minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO29zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO10pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2,520minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Maria'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
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
Take Emerson’s Sustainability Training
I will complete the first module of the Emerson Environmental Sustainability training program available on the Global Learning Center.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 60 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.
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
Communicate Constructively
SDG #16 Peace & Justice
I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Economy & Communities
Meatless Friday/ 15'th of April
Keep the meatless Friday on 15'th of April eather in the canteen or at home.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
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
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Participant Feed
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Maria Muresan 4/29/2022 4:33 AMIt's amazing what impact we've been able to produce over the last few weeks, I'm glad I agreed to take on this eco-challenge. :-) -
Maria Muresan 4/27/2022 11:41 PMEvery day spent learning something new about sustainability has grown my awareness about ways to keep our planet safe. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Maria Muresan 4/27/2022 12:52 AMIn this group of SDGs the pandemic has also left some strong marks. All percentages, such as risk of exploitation, gender parity and life expectancy, registered dramatic decreases. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Maria Muresan 4/27/2022 12:16 AMA linking factor across the group of Education SDGs can be the one related to pandemic and how it affected all sectors of education in a negative way. -
Maria Muresan 4/26/2022 11:25 PMDid you know that induction cooking is better for the climate and eliminates harmful pollutants from your home? -
Maria Muresan 4/26/2022 4:22 AMDid you know that for meatless meals the needed energy is with 26,9% less than for a food production that involves meat? :-) -
Maria Muresan 4/26/2022 2:33 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Maria Muresan 4/26/2022 1:03 AMPositive impacts can be generated by investing in both emerging and developed markets and by targeting a range of returns from below market to market rate. Impact investments are meant to address the world’s most pressing challenges in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, conservation, etc. -
Maria Muresan 4/25/2022 12:44 PM"Compacted in a landfill and cut off of oxygen, decomposing food emits methane —a greenhouse gas that's about 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide—over a 20-year-period," tells Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)". -
Maria Muresan 4/25/2022 12:42 PM

