Andreea Fratila
"Think sustainable, act responsible."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 106 THIS WEEK
- 1,658 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO40plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO75pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO55plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO23advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO190minutesspent learning
Andreea's actions
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.
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
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
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.
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.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 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
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.
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
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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 30 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.
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.
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.
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 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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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Andreea Fratila 4/29/2024 10:09 PMUltima zi din Ecochallenge, felicitari tuturor! Sa aveti sarbatori frumoase!-
Ionut Cadar 4/30/2024 1:14 AMMultumim! La fel!
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Andreea Fratila 4/28/2024 11:19 PMSecond post on this theme, hoping that the platform is going to accept the photo. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Andreea Fratila 4/28/2024 11:09 PMAwesome feeling that of planting trees. Feels like giving back to the planet, which is giving everyone of us so much everyday.-
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/28/2024 11:24 PMPlanting trees often involves physical activity, such as digging, lifting, and bending, which contributes to physical fitness and cardiovascular health. Working outdoors in natural settings exposes individuals to fresh air and sunlight, which can boost vitamin D levels and improve overall immune function. Additionally, planting trees helps to mitigate air pollution and reduce urban heat island effects, leading to cleaner and healthier environments for nearby communities. -
Karthik Sreevatsan D 4/28/2024 11:09 PMglad to know, we are doing it too
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Andreea Fratila 4/28/2024 10:21 PMBought a walnut tree today that I am planning to plant in my neighbourhood, with the community's agreement, of course. ;) -
Andreea Fratila 4/27/2024 10:30 PMJust three more days left in Ecochallenge month, doing great, amazing! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Andreea Fratila 4/27/2024 10:28 PMPeople from the association taking care of dogs are forever grateful of any little help or donations that they get. Community are also glad somebody else is doing this work and they can get back to their lives and not worry about stray dogs, because they are at shelter, being fed. I wish there were fewever dogs without a human taking care of them. -
Andreea Fratila 4/26/2024 10:30 PMFour more days to go, let's do this, we can do this! -
Andreea Fratila 4/26/2024 9:58 AMI walked 15000 steps today throughout the entire day, I feel exhausted and awesome at the same time!-
ADELA HARLISCA 4/26/2024 10:07 AMGreat effort Andreea. Keep going 🚶♀️
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans 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!
Andreea Fratila 4/26/2024 9:55 AMWe had such nice weather today for the cleanup activity organized at Emerson! Good mood and good people to spend time with! Worth doing it again next year!
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ADELA HARLISCA 4/26/2024 10:08 AMLove the picture 💚
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Andreea Fratila 4/25/2024 6:57 AMStay strong, keep going, the finish line is just across the corner!