Melvin Boongaling
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 636 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO250milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO250milestraveled by bus
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UP TO330pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO222pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO46single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO15minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Melvin's actions
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 4 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land + Forests
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
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
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.
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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Melvin Boongaling 4/30/2024 12:32 AMNature never goes out of style... -
Melvin Boongaling 4/25/2024 4:46 AMReusing some of your things instead of buying new one can help sustain the environment for future generations. It also helps you in saving money :) -
Melvin Boongaling 4/17/2024 4:41 AM"Nature is the ART of GOD"
Take a moment to breathe :) -
Melvin Boongaling 4/08/2024 4:05 AMBefore I really don't bring eco bag when going to the grocery store, but now I always bring my eco bag with me to avoid using plastic and help the environment decrease the plastic usage. -
Melvin Boongaling 4/08/2024 4:02 AMI realized that been reusing cooking oil the wrong way. After cooking I just keep the oil in a bowl and let is sit in a room temperature without knowing that it should be strained at least 2-3 times before storing it in the fridge to stay up until 30 days. - This is really a good additional information :)-
Loty Moncada 4/08/2024 4:05 AMnice
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