Daniela Embree
"Let's wake up before it's too late. Instead of talking about going to Mars, maybe we should take care of the planet we already have!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 105 THIS WEEK
- 1,384 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO49milestraveled by foot
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UP TO49milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO70pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO51single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO527gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO461minutesspent learning
Daniela's actions
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 45 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
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
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.).
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.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 60 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
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.
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
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.
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
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Daniela Embree 4/30/2024 2:59 PMI am an active donor for restoring the Rainforest in the Amazon Jungle in Peru. Very happy to contribute even a little to saving our planet :) -
Daniela Embree 4/30/2024 2:58 PMEven the wilder side of nature is beautiful -
Daniela Embree 4/29/2024 11:23 AMOn my walk after after work today. First warmer day today!-
Anca Laslau 4/30/2024 10:27 AMDana, you'll forever inspire me to stay active and prioritize sports! Thank you for being such a dedicated participant in the EcoChallenge!! -
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/30/2024 2:16 AMDana, what a lovely walk! 🌳 It's wonderful to see the forest coming to life with the arrival of warmer days. Nature truly has a way of rejuvenating our spirits. Keep enjoying those refreshing strolls! 🌞🌿
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Anna Selders 4/29/2024 9:26 PMthe sommer is coming! the best time of the year. the best way to relax, to make a walk -
Shailesh Chauhan 4/29/2024 12:25 PMBeautiful scene! The canopy cover is incredible. The warmer days are the best - perfect for a post-work recharge in nature! -
Keyla Ahrens 4/29/2024 12:05 PMthis is beautiful!
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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?
Daniela Embree 4/29/2024 11:08 AMGrowing up, it was very seldom when we would buy new clothes or shoes. Some habits die hard (and I'm glad they do in this case!), so I am still always looking for sales, plus visiting thrift stores when I can. I end up paying a fraction of what I would normally have to pay. -
Daniela Embree 4/28/2024 2:58 PMAlthough it’s been a chilly spring in The Netherlands, I am enjoying nature nevertheless!-
Gerardo Muñoz 4/28/2024 3:21 PMSpring is so beautiful
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Daniela Embree 4/25/2024 1:41 PMQuote of the day: "Humankind has not woven the web of life." -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Daniela Embree 4/25/2024 1:30 PMI live in a small (at least to me) city, which is chilly, dark, rainy and windy in the Winter and spring), but not bad in the Summer. I enjoy wandering around - I pick a direction new to me, then let the road take me wherever it may. I find it enjoyable and relaxing.-
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/26/2024 4:58 AMDana, your spontaneous strolls sound like such a peaceful way to explore and appreciate the different facets of your city! 🚶♀️ There’s something truly special about discovering new paths and letting the journey unfold. It’s a lovely way to find beauty and serenity, even on the chilliest of days. Keep enjoying those walks and the unique charm each season brings to your adventures! ☔️🌤️#CityWanders #ExploringLocally
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Daniela Embree 4/24/2024 1:57 PMEven with crappy weather, making an effort to be outside is SO worth it for you long-term well-being!-
Ioana Blidarean 4/25/2024 1:47 AMThis is so true, Dana. It's strange how much effort it takes to get ourselves outside the comfort zone. I speak mainly for myself.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Daniela Embree 4/23/2024 1:58 PMUsing reusable bags is second-nature for me, to the point that I bring reusable bags on vacation, and forbid my friends to get plastic or even paper bags at stores!-
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/24/2024 2:15 AMDana, that’s seriously impressive! 🙌 Your commitment to using reusable bags, even on vacation, sets a high bar. I'll admit, I'm still working on it, sometimes opting for paper over plastic, but you've motivated me to aim for a no-bag policy.#SustainabilityGoals -
Anna Selders 4/24/2024 2:04 AMVery good, Dana!
The same here, we don't buy any plastic bags 🙋♀️ -
Miroslav Považai 4/23/2024 10:18 PMDana, this is a very good tip for the upcoming summer vacation.
I have a large family, so we´ll produce more plastics. I´ll be more careful about it.
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Daniela Embree 4/22/2024 2:16 PMToday I helped a fellow Team mate get back on track with the Ecochallenge after he was on vacation for 2 weeks in the month of April! It felt good, and he was grateful.-
Anca Laslau 4/23/2024 12:57 PMGood job, Dana! Thank you for putting in the effort! -
Anna Selders 4/22/2024 9:26 PMWell done, Dana 💚 -
Sarah Jane Reyes 4/22/2024 5:14 PMgreat job!
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