Jonabelle Compas
"Contribute to saving the planet one step at a time. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO99pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO65single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO107minutesspent learning
Jonabelle's actions
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
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
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
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
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 a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
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
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.
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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Jonabelle Compas 4/30/2024 1:08 AMLast day of earth month ecochallenge!-
Behdad Kholghi 4/30/2024 1:26 AMTime is flying!
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Jonabelle Compas 4/28/2024 10:31 PM2nd week on my meatless Monday! :)-
Sorin Giurgi 4/28/2024 10:47 PMnice for you, unusually I go meatless on Wed and Fry
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Jonabelle Compas 4/25/2024 11:39 PMThe Philippines has been experiencing high heat indexes for the past weeks, and yes we are not alone, some parts of the world are warmer/hotter than what we have, but other parts might be experiencing cold winters. Uncanny, right?
Sharing this article regarding global temperature anomalies:
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/world-of-change/global-temperatures -
Jonabelle Compas 4/25/2024 2:32 AMQuick tips for reducing food waste:
https://www.fao.org/newsroom/story/15-quick-tips-for-reducing-food-waste-and-becoming-a-Food-hero/en
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Jonabelle Compas 4/23/2024 11:01 PMLast 7 days for the earth month eco-challenge - let's sustain this! -
Jonabelle Compas 4/22/2024 10:21 PMSimple things to do to back on energy use, like unplugging appliances and turning off lights when not in use.
Use a clothesline to dry your clothes. Switch to rechargeable batteries. --- Simple yet still counts. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Jonabelle Compas 4/18/2024 11:58 PMProbably one of the hardest things to do to be able to have a Zero Waste Day is not buying any stuff! -
Jonabelle Compas 4/18/2024 11:54 PMHow about a no meat Monday starting next week? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Borrow Before I BuyHow did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Jonabelle Compas 4/18/2024 11:48 PMI think one of the benefits of a sharing economy is the ability to minimize the consumption of resources and services used to perform company operations. -
Jonabelle Compas 4/17/2024 11:59 PMAvoid getting a single used cup by making coffee at home!-
Maren Sonnenberg 4/18/2024 12:52 AMIt's so easy to do this.
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