Marcel Blaschzyk
"Making a difference for sustainability and mindfulness "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 90 THIS WEEK
- 1,071 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO0.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO83pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO53plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO32treesplanted
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UP TO482minutesspent learning
Marcel's actions
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 4 minutes each day researching what biodiversity is, how biodiversity positively impacts our world, and how the loss of biodiversity harms it. I will share what I learn on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Action Track: Community
JOIN OR CREATE A GREEN TEAM AT EMERSON
I will continue to contribute to Emerson's environmental sustainability goals beyond April by learning more about the Global Green Teams Network, joining a team near me, or maybe even creating a new team.
Action Track: Community
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT EMERSON
I will sign up to the Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to receive global news on sustainability at Emerson, including world news and Greening OF, BY, and WITH news.
Action Track: Community
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that is connected with this year's theme of Nature Conservation & Biodiversity (for example an urban park, bee hives, birds and other animals...) and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
Action Track: Community
ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. 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.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 120 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Land + Forests
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Marcel Blaschzyk 4/30/2024 12:00 AMGreat challenge
After the Challenge is before the Challenge -
Marcel Blaschzyk 4/29/2024 1:57 AMAlways remember, we humans live from nature-
Lisa Corsten 4/29/2024 9:31 AM🙏🏻👍🏻 -
Hari Krishnan 4/29/2024 2:06 AMTRUE
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Marcel Blaschzyk 4/26/2024 5:13 AMSustainability is important because it ensures that we meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It's about preserving resources, protecting the environment, and promoting balanced development that considers social equity, economic stability, and environmental conservation.Without sustainability, we risk depleting our natural resources, polluting the environment, accelerating climate change, and exacerbating social injustices. In the long run, these issues could have serious implications for societal well-being and global stability.
However, through sustainable actions, we can ensure that the needs of the present generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This involves using resources efficiently, reducing environmental pollution, promoting renewable energy sources, and ensuring equitable distribution of resources. In the long term, sustainability contributes to creating a healthier, more just, and more stable world.-
Claudia Zimmermann 4/26/2024 11:08 AMNothing to add. 🙏
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Marcel Blaschzyk 4/24/2024 11:54 PM#EMERSON #ECOCHALLENGE2024 #GOGREEN
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Marcel Blaschzyk 4/23/2024 1:39 AM#ECOCHALLENGE 2024 #EMERSON
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Marcel Blaschzyk 4/22/2024 6:08 AMnew week new luck
good start to the week-
Gerardo Muñoz 4/22/2024 6:10 AMAnd Happy Earth Day!
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Marcel Blaschzyk 4/21/2024 11:33 AMEnjoying the weekend outside in the fresh air -
Marcel Blaschzyk 4/20/2024 12:14 AMWeekend, get out into nature and enjoy the time off -
Marcel Blaschzyk 4/19/2024 12:51 AMThe weekend is just around the corner, let's go outside-
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/19/2024 12:53 AMCan't wait to go outside and spend time in nature
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Marcel Blaschzyk 4/18/2024 6:01 AMEnvironmental protection is an opportunity and not a burden that we have to bear