Raissa Fermin
"Let's go for 1000+ points Team Specialist!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 295 THIS WEEK
- 1,875 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO78plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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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 TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO517minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO380minutesspent learning
Raissa'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.
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 30 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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.
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
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 30 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 15 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
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.
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.
Land + Forests
Carry My Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me this month, to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will post on the feed my reflections, conversations, and actions I will take moving forward.
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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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.
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
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
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
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 30 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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.
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 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?
Raissa Fermin 4/30/2024 9:20 AMDeforestation and desertification is a serious matter. As one person, I think I can contribute by advocating for more sustainable farming and agribusiness, and also joining tree-planting and reforestation efforts. -
Raissa Fermin 4/30/2024 2:21 AMTeam, thank you for being part of EcoChallenge this year! It was a lot more fun than expected with everyone being so active. I hope that we will carry the lessons beyond April 30 so that we continue to help the planet be more sustainable. -
Raissa Fermin 4/29/2024 10:24 AMToday I studied on biodiversity - what it means and why it is important. What I learned is that every living thing is valuable, and it's not just for the practical reasons like having sources of food, shelter and fuel. There is an intangible worth to every life, and a right to exist. Endangered species for example, we protect them for this very reason.-
Raissa Fermin 4/29/2024 12:17 PMI agree with you Claudia. At the heart of the matter, we are all sharing the same space, and we hold more accountability because of how we impact our surroundings. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. -
Claudia Zimmermann 4/29/2024 10:27 AMExactly. Humans need to be more humble. Everything is here for a reason and a task. The System can only work properly when we understand it and stop thinking that we are the ones who rule the world.
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Raissa Fermin 4/29/2024 10:13 AMLooking forward to bee visitors when these sunflowers are all grown up.
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Raissa Fermin 4/28/2024 7:21 AMMindful consumption is about choosing sustainable products, reducing waste, and supporting eco-friendly initiatives. This extends to giving gifts and souvenirs. -
Raissa Fermin 4/27/2024 7:20 AMThe heat index today is about 39C in the Philippines. When outdoors bring an umbrella, fan, and your tumbler for cool water. Stay safe.-
John Andre San Miguel 4/28/2024 4:52 AMHard to save electricity on AC though hehe
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Raissa Fermin 4/26/2024 8:39 AMVolunteering is way to show we care about others and when we become close to the community we can make even more impactful changes together. -
Raissa Fermin 4/26/2024 8:13 AMToday we went to Tanay Rizal to distribute water filters to the residents. It was a very fulfilling experience. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINARWhat did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?
Raissa Fermin 4/25/2024 9:11 AMI learned about how to use social media or my network of friends to influence others and make this a community effort. -
Raissa Fermin 4/25/2024 5:46 AMI'm most proud of being able to do this challenge with my team who help keep me accountable and cheer me on with the daily challenges