Alberto De Angelis
"Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today. Be green and enjoy nature"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 121 THIS WEEK
- 1,556 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO94milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO94milestraveled by foot
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UP TO279pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO24single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO886minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO380minutesspent learning
Alberto's actions
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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 60 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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
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
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 10 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.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
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 Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Alberto De Angelis 4/30/2024 7:13 AMa moment of nature, even if small, regenerates your mind and stimulates deep thoughts -
Alberto De Angelis 4/30/2024 6:50 AMIt was a beautiful journey where I learned, above all, created new habits and the ability to influence change in family or friends. Thanks for everything, see you next challenge!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Invest in NatureWhat did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?
Alberto De Angelis 4/29/2024 2:37 PMInvesting in environmentally sustainable initiatives and companies can help address pressing environmental issues while also generating financial returns. By directing funds towards renewable energy, clean technology, conservation efforts, and sustainable practices, investors can support innovation and positive change. This approach not only benefits the environment but also contributes to the long-term health of the economy and society -
Alberto De Angelis 4/29/2024 2:29 PMFruits maturing, this season seems promising!✌️-
Raffaella Gamberini 4/30/2024 6:20 AMLovely and km0!!!!! :-)
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Alberto De Angelis 4/28/2024 11:59 AMWhile washing the locally sourced vegetables, I noticed an insect, quite curious, a testament to the absence of chemical products. I'm unsure whether it was a friend or foe to the plant, but I'm confident it was in natural balance with it.-
Rossella Mimmi 4/29/2024 12:30 AMThat's an excellent source of proteins! :) -
Lenka Karetkova 4/28/2024 12:06 PMwow, great camera you have, cool photo! -
Siyat Ahmed 4/28/2024 12:03 PMwhat a cute photo
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Alberto De Angelis 4/27/2024 10:04 AMGood moments!! walking in nature with family!!-
Attilio Lepore 4/29/2024 12:52 AMit's our duty to leave to our children a better planet! I'm sure they'll take better care than us :) -
LITTY PHILIP 4/27/2024 10:33 AMIt's a beautiful picture -
clindon edward 4/27/2024 10:05 AMGood to see...
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Alberto De Angelis 4/27/2024 6:37 AMI work with multi country teams and alway kept at minimum the travel. Even many years before Covid we used smart way to communicating and sharing. -
Alberto De Angelis 4/25/2024 1:50 PMtrying to have less waste but today it's really hard. this effort is not sustainable for the life we have today. we need to stop for a moment and think about a long-term solution-
Zubair Kubanoor 4/25/2024 1:57 PM
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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?
Alberto De Angelis 4/24/2024 4:04 AMConsuming imported goods and processed foods shifts the environmental impact of production and packaging to other places, potentially with looser regulations. This means the environmental burden isn't necessarily felt where you live.-
Attilio Lepore 4/27/2024 12:54 AMAgreed!! Moreover, simpler and local foods are better for our health. What we do for the planet is good also for us!! -
Flavia Noto 4/25/2024 3:20 AMVery true!! We must engage ourselves to consume fresh food, possibile local, and without package.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 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?
Alberto De Angelis 4/24/2024 4:00 AMIn my extended family and close circle of friends, we are fortunate to have many new babies. We have a system of sharing clothes and childcare items for younger children based on age. This way, we can optimize resources and avoid waste.-
Roy Lether 4/25/2024 12:33 AMWell done Alberto! Same for me. In my group of friends, we were the first couple to have kids. Now, there are 4 (!) pregnancies in my group of friends. For 3 of them it will be the first baby. We have been giving away clothes and other things that can come in handy, which we/our kids will no longer need. -
Kelley Frey 4/24/2024 10:27 AMThis is a great idea to save on waste, and it can save everyone on money too. Kids grow so fast that they can't wear those clothes for very long. Great idea for everyone! -
Evangeline Cousot 4/24/2024 9:41 AMLove it! Especially since babies are growing so fast! The clothes are just perfect to be shared from one child to the other.
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