Tony Böttcher
"Ich möchte zusammen mit Team Emerson DACH zeigen, dass Entwicklung und Digitalisierung von jeglicher Art von Unternehmen auch mit grünem Daumenabdruck möglich ist."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 384 THIS WEEK
- 1,660 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO33meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO65pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO47plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO56minutesspent learning
Tony's actions
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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.
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
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.
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 2 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
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Reduce Animal Products
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
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
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.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Tony Böttcher 4/30/2024 8:03 AMForests offer a place of peace, relaxation and some wonderful pictures of nature that are worth exploring and finding. You might also catch a glimpse of a deer or other forest animals.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Plastic in Clothing and WaterHow did you try to catch the release of microplastics in your laundry? What did you learn in the process?
Tony Böttcher 4/30/2024 8:01 AMI already use sustainable detergent and have ordered a filter for microplastics for the washing machine. I didn't even know such a thing existed until the eco challenge. thanks for that -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Invest in NatureWhat did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?
Tony Böttcher 4/30/2024 7:59 AMYou can invest in groups, companies or funds that deal with sustainability and improve it little by little. Because many people can participate, even small amounts make a difference in achieving the goals of this group and thus creating a sustainable environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Tony Böttcher 4/30/2024 7:56 AMVolunteering with friends or colleagues can definitely be fun and shows other people what good you can do. This may encourage them to do voluntary work and that creates a nice chain reaction.-
Rico Yao 4/30/2024 7:57 AMThat is so true.
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Tony Böttcher 4/30/2024 2:26 AMIts the last day of Eco Challenge - come on team - stay together and lets make the world better-
Eric Nilsson 4/30/2024 1:29 PMGreat last Day my Friends 💪
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Tony Böttcher 4/29/2024 6:59 AMIt's a great feeling to see progress as a community. The picture becomes more and more beautiful and there is no shortage of fun when you work together. I already posted the photo of our cleaned gym - no double post ;)-
Eric Nilsson 4/29/2024 11:03 PMgood job !
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
Tony Böttcher 4/29/2024 6:57 AMWe didn't have to plant anything new, but rather trimmed our existing cherry and apple trees so that they could continue to grow healthily and be pollinated by bees.-
Renè Scholz 4/29/2024 11:17 AMAuch das beschneiden bzw. einkürzen von Obstbäumen muß gelernt sein. Respekt...
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Tony Böttcher 4/29/2024 6:25 AMIn the current situation, it is incredibly difficult to spontaneously eat things that you currently feel like eating. Many goodies are always in outer packaging, which creates a chain of waste. In order to really realize a zero-waste day, you need a lot of preparation and pre-cooking for the following day so that you can get through the day. -
Tony Böttcher 4/29/2024 6:11 AMHabt eine schön 2 geteilte Woche liebe Kollegen :) und genießt den Tag der Arbeit. -
Tony Böttcher 4/28/2024 3:17 AMOur work at the local sports club is coming to an end. It's fun to work as a group and see the progress at the end.
Here is the thoroughly cleaned hall from the inside including new LED lighting