Chris Kasic
POINTS TOTAL
- 45 TODAY
- 90 THIS WEEK
- 322 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO71milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO71milestraveled by foot
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UP TO46pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO11plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
Chris's actions
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 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean 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.
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 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 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
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
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
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.
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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Chris Kasic 4/26/2024 10:42 AMReading an article from New Scientist on "gold" or geologic hydrogen and efforts to find and use hydrogen on our planet as a substitute for fossil fuels. The colors of hydrogen now go beyond blue and green to include gray, white, turquoise, and gold. Marketing to be sure, but read the article https://www.newscientist.com/issue/3476/ and see what Emerson is doing in the new hydrogen market. https://emerson.sharepoint.com/sites/OneEmerson-Sustainability/SitePages/Hydrogen.aspx -
Chris Kasic 4/22/2024 6:31 AM"100% carbon commute" today. -
Chris Kasic 4/22/2024 6:29 AM#earthmonthatEmerson #earthmonthecochallenge. Happy Earth Day! Find a way this month to take action. Emerson and its employees are engaged across the world with conservation and sustainability actions for ourselves, our customers, and our planet. Here's a few snaps from my 100% carbon commute into the office today. Ready for the sustainable commuting webinar I'm hosting today at Emerson. -
Chris Kasic 4/11/2024 6:04 AMCycled into work today. On the way, I met a woman who was cleaning up litter from a metro bike path. No promo, no hashtag, no fuss, no megaphone. Just doing her part for the last ten years cleaning up litter in a community space while getting her exercise. THAT is grass roots, and inspiring. Be the change you want to see in the world. -
Chris Kasic 4/04/2024 11:47 AMI cycled into work today. If you live far away, consider a multi-mode commute. Bike to a park and ride or common area, and commute in with a colleague (several EMR employees have done this). Or drive with your bike in your vehicle to a location close to work, and cycle in a few miles. Whenever your schedule allows. Cycling Club website (see Rosewire/Employee Clubs) has a document for all bike-friendly approaches to Twin Cities locations. Or take the bus. SW Transit Bus stops close to all Twin Cities locations. And facilities for locker and shower in all Twin Cities locations! It's not hard with some planning, and between CO2, health benefits, and MN springtime, how can you resist?