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""We can't just consume our way to a more sustainable world.."-Nini"

Agota's points

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  • 1,026 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    420
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    25
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2,031
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2,031
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Agota's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Somes Clean-Up

Participate in the action of cleaning the waste on the riverbanks of the Someș near the Emerson campus, To free our rivers and riverbanks of waste with helping hands!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Meatless Friday/ 15'th of April

Keep the meatless Friday on 15'th of April eather in the canteen or at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Participation and Representation

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend at least 100 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG #11 Communities

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 40 minutes learning about gender diversity.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Why is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?

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    Agota Szekeres 4/30/2022 3:00 AM
    Our society is very diverse, we should learn about each other and support each other, this way we can be an inclusive society and all the members can fell safe and seen.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?

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    Agota Szekeres 4/30/2022 2:57 AM
    Maramures county has a lot of beautiful places and the food is amazing there.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?

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    Agota Szekeres 4/30/2022 2:56 AM
    It was a good exercise for my family to compromise and to really think about a readiness plan.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Agota Szekeres 4/30/2022 2:54 AM
    I always mend my clothing, it is a hobby of mine, I use embroidery for it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    Would you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?

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    Agota Szekeres 4/30/2022 2:52 AM
    I would consider using an induction cooking surface. If I can afford it I will upgrade my kitchen with it.
  • 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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    Agota Szekeres 4/30/2022 2:50 AM
    I often experience these barriers as an example it is hard in our culture for a woman to trust her own voice and to advocate for herself.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    Did you discover the Recycling map? Would you recommand to your colleagues this tool. Did you discover something new today?

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    Agota Szekeres 4/28/2022 10:20 PM
    I learned where we can collect all sorts of waste and how the bins are color coded. 

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    Agota Szekeres 4/28/2022 10:15 PM
    Almost at the finish line, but I think I will stick to these goals much longer because this isn't impacting my life alone, it is for nature  and humanity too. Be patient and see the change that you already made.  

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    Agota Szekeres 4/27/2022 5:25 AM
    Today it was harder to achieve what I planed because I have a cold and I didn't had the energy to cook something from scratch, but I found some falafel in the freezer so I managed to stay on track and eat something vegan and yummy.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?

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    Agota Szekeres 4/27/2022 5:19 AM
    The best vegan meal that I ate was falafel with rice and vegetables.