Christine Arias
"Cultivating a sustainable future through mindful practices. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,845 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO88pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO33plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO279minutesspent learning
Christine's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Action Track: Community
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 15 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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 15 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
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
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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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.
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.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
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.
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.
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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Christine Arias 4/29/2024 8:17 PMI hope this challenge has not only raised awareness but also inspired us to adopt more sustainable practices in our daily lives.-
Czarhina Ng 4/29/2024 8:42 PMWe’re with you on this sustainable journey -
Zanda Lodite 4/29/2024 8:42 PMI believe it is -
ARUNSUNDAR S 4/29/2024 8:20 PMyes , it has given awareness and inspiration to all
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Advocate for Forest ProtectionHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
Christine Arias 4/28/2024 9:42 PMBuying products with extensive packaging can result in increased waste disposal or relying heavily on imported goods can increase carbon emissions from transportation. -
Christine Arias 4/28/2024 9:34 PMSmall actions, repeated daily, lead to lasting habits 👌-
Qiang Zhang 4/28/2024 10:03 PMYeah!
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Christine Arias 4/28/2024 12:17 AMLast weekend of EcoChallenge! Hopefully, it inspires everyone to make eco-friendly habits a regular part of their lives.-
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 12:44 AMThe ending will be a good start for a new and more sustainable beginnings.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Christine Arias 4/28/2024 12:14 AMPlanting trees makes you feel good in your mind, body, and soul. It can help you relax, stay active, and feel connected to nature.-
Nadia Valeza 4/28/2024 3:06 AMHappy Sunday! -
AKHIL MANDALAPU 4/28/2024 12:20 AMIt's a true impact!!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Low Water GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Christine Arias 4/28/2024 12:10 AMAt least 65 provinces, or 77 percent of the total provinces in the Philippines, are forecast to experience drought by the end of May 2024 due to a “strong” El Niño. -
Christine Arias 4/26/2024 5:50 PMUse it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.-
Nadia Valeza 4/26/2024 8:10 PMTrue -
Czarhina Ng 4/26/2024 6:36 PMefficiency and optimization! -
Rizza Thomas 4/26/2024 6:11 PMyes! less is better :)
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Christine Arias 4/26/2024 2:56 AMEven though it was hot and the road was rough, it didn't stop Emerson Manila from helping people who need clean water. I'm really proud of this team!-
Czarhina Ng 4/26/2024 3:13 AMThe heat and the humidity during the donation activity was exhausting. But the smiles and words of gratitude made the experience heartwarming. Kudos to all who joined and helped us in this activity.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Christine Arias 4/26/2024 2:41 AMWe visited Brgy. Laiban, Tanay, Rizal to donate water filters. Despite being only 42 kilometers away from my home, they lack access to clean water. Through our volunteer efforts, we donated 88 water filters, providing clean water to 440 households. While this may not suffice for everyone in the community, it can already make a significant difference for those who received them. -
Christine Arias 4/24/2024 10:33 PM“We can sit back, do nothing and watch our planet be destroyed. Or we can take action, become advocates and start making lifestyle choices which are kinder to people and the planet.” – Kira Simpson-
Augusto Luis Labos 4/25/2024 1:33 AMTHERE IS NO PLANET B -
Esther Chau 4/24/2024 10:45 PMBe apart to stay responsible to make the correct action and change the lifestyle and love our earth. Thumb up! -
Raghavi S 4/24/2024 10:39 PMWell said..!
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