Faheem Afzal
"As an individual, I commit to championing environmental preservation through the Eco Challenge, inspiring change through participation in sustainable activities. My personal mission transcends promoting ecological awareness and action, aiming to embed a culture of responsible living and contribute to the wellbeing of our Mother Earth."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 80 THIS WEEK
- 1,146 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO29pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO16plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
Faheem's actions
Climate + Air
CARPOOLING
Reducing carbon emissions by carpooling with 1 or more person to work
Action Track: Community
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.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 10 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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Climate + Air
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.
Action Track: Community
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.
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.
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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Faheem Afzal 4/29/2024 12:51 PMQuote of the day:
"You can never see a plant grow, but they do" - Carol Plum-Ucci -
Faheem Afzal 4/25/2024 12:47 PMQuote of the day:
"Not just beautiful, though—the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they’re watching me." - Haruki Murakami -
Faheem Afzal 4/24/2024 12:02 PMQuote of the day:
"The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for." - Ernest Hemingway -
Faheem Afzal 4/23/2024 12:01 PMQuote of the day:
"Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land." - Aldo Leopold -
Faheem Afzal 4/21/2024 12:48 PMQuote of the day:
"Our planet’s alarm is going off, and it is time to wake up and take action!" - Leonardo DiCaprio -
Faheem Afzal 4/20/2024 12:34 PMQuote of the day:
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." - Frank Lloyd Wright -
Faheem Afzal 4/19/2024 12:50 PMQuote of the day:
"The world is not in your books and maps, it's out there." - J.R.R. Tolkien -
Faheem Afzal 4/18/2024 12:46 PMQuote of the day:
"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous." - Aristotle -
Faheem Afzal 4/16/2024 11:53 AMQuote of the day:
"Be like the Earth. When the rain comes, the earth simply opens up to the rain and soaks it all in." - Thich Nhat Hanh -
Faheem Afzal 4/15/2024 12:11 PMQuote of the day:
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein