Jessa Gaceta
" To embrace sustainable practices and protect our planet's precious resources."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO69pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO157pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO66single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO137minutesspent learning
Jessa's actions
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 10 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.
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 10 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 10 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
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).
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
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
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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
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 QUESTIONAction Track: Community Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
Jessa Gaceta 4/30/2024 8:16 AMI learned that our country really has beautiful bodies of water! It's amazing how we have so much of them but that also means that we have so much to take care of. Exploring and sharing these experiences really helped widen our knowledge to care more for these beautiful wonders.-
Ally Angel Aucena 4/30/2024 8:23 AMLets help protect those majestic places !
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Jessa Gaceta 4/30/2024 8:09 AMWhat an experience to join this year's ecochallenge. Looking forward to the next one!-
Ally Angel Aucena 4/30/2024 8:23 AMGo for Ecochallenge 2025!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Sustainability Lunch and LearnWho did you engage in your lunch and learn? What resources did you use? How did it go and what did you learn?
Jessa Gaceta 4/30/2024 8:00 AMWe just had a casual lunch with the team after we attended a clean-up project and just talked about how much garbage we found on that area that's said to have been "cleaned-up". Had fun conversation with the team!-
Ally Angel Aucena 4/30/2024 8:24 AMNice talking to all of you :)
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Jessa Gaceta 4/29/2024 8:59 AMWhat a journey! It's already the last day tomorrow. Let's go team!-
Jaemee Lacaste 4/30/2024 6:07 AM🌏🌏🌏
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINARWhat did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?
Jessa Gaceta 4/29/2024 8:57 AMI learned that to really have an impact on saving and conserving our resources, it has to begin with ourselves and start reflecting on how, in our little ways, can we help sustain what we have now.-
Jiemaica Ocampo 4/29/2024 8:59 AMI agree! We can continue doing what we learn here even the ecochallenge ends.
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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?
Jessa Gaceta 4/29/2024 8:55 AMI borrowed my mom's shoes that she barely uses, and it benefited me in a way that I don't need to spend a penny to wear something fitting on the theme of the event! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Jessa Gaceta 4/29/2024 8:52 AMFor now, I don't think my diet choices fall withing those guidelines but even for fish that are considered safe to eat, it's important to moderate portion sizes to avoid consuming excessive levels of contaminants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Jessa Gaceta 4/29/2024 8:48 AMSharing information about water conservation and the importance of reducing water usage with friends, family, and community members can help raise awareness and inspire collective action.-
Mabel Arada 4/29/2024 8:54 AMAgree!! 🙌
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in CleaningWhat did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?
Jessa Gaceta 4/29/2024 8:47 AMCertain chemicals commonly found in cleaning products, such as triclosan and phthalates, can be toxic to aquatic life and other organisms. These chemicals can accumulate in the environment and pose long-term risks to biodiversity. I haven't tried making my own but it's a good idea! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Beauty and Personal ProductsWhat new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?
Jessa Gaceta 4/29/2024 8:46 AMGaining insights into specific skin concerns, such as acne, aging, or sensitivity, can help you tailor your skincare routine to address these issues effectively. This may involve using targeted treatments or incorporating specialized products into your routine.