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Solace in Silence:
- Amidst the rustling leaves, I find refuge—a sanctuary of stillness. The forest cradles my thoughts, muffling the cacophony of life.
- Here, time dances to a different rhythm, and my soul exhales.
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Air’s Lullaby:
- The trees, ancient lungs, exhale oxygen—an elixir for my breath. I inhale their stories, exhale gratitude.
- Each leaf, a note in the symphony of respiration.
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Rooted Wisdom:
- Beneath the mossy carpet, roots intertwine—a subterranean council. They share secrets—of survival, resilience, and interdependence.
- I listen, humbled by their millennia-old whispers.
Priyanka Kongara
"Go Green"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 997 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO169meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO136milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO136milestraveled by foot
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UP TO906pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO125public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO10minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO564minutesspent learning
Priyanka's actions
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.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 9 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
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 2 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 5 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
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.
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
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.
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 5 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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.
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.
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).
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
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
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 10 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Climate + Air
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.
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 2 meatless meals and/or 3 vegan meals each day this week.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 15 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 60 minutes each day researching what biodiversity is, how biodiversity positively impacts our world, and how the loss of biodiversity harms it. I will share what I learn on the feed.
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
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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Priyanka Kongara 4/30/2024 4:31 AMIf you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.-
Shirisha Dubbaka 4/30/2024 4:33 AMi agree
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Priyanka Kongara 4/28/2024 10:06 PM#RIVERCLEANUP
The river has great wisdom and whispers its secrets to the hearts of women.
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Ravi Teja Kema 4/28/2024 10:12 PMFabulous!
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Priyanka Kongara 4/28/2024 10:05 PM#Cleaningrivers
Tread lightly. Reduce your Water Footprint.-
Miroslav Považai 4/28/2024 10:16 PMNICE! -
Ravi Teja Kema 4/28/2024 10:12 PMGreat Gesture
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Priyanka Kongara 4/17/2024 11:53 PMWhat can u observe about the trees & other vegetation patterns?
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rohi th 4/18/2024 2:20 AMnothing
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Priyanka Kongara 4/12/2024 3:09 AMOn earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.
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rohi th 4/12/2024 3:15 AMdamn! I request you all to collect the pieces.
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Priyanka Kongara 4/04/2024 10:42 PM
Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.
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Megha Gola 4/04/2024 10:44 PMWow -
Karthikeyan Mohan 4/04/2024 10:43 PMNice -
Karthikeyan Mohan 4/04/2024 10:43 PMNice
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Priyanka Kongara 4/04/2024 4:50 AM
Go Green,To save the planet earth.-
Arjun Kumar 4/06/2024 11:44 AMNice one
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Priyanka Kongara 4/04/2024 4:49 AM
There is only one earth which has to be saved.-
Arjun Kumar 4/09/2024 8:56 PMTrue!! Everyone should realize it...
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Priyanka Kongara 4/04/2024 4:46 AMAh, the forest’s whispered secrets, woven into the very fabric of existence. Beyond carbon’s embrace, let me unfurl the verdant tapestry:-
Santosh Negi 4/04/2024 4:56 AMForest area because 5 minutes of walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Priyanka Kongara 4/04/2024 4:46 AMAh, the forest’s whispered secrets, woven into the very fabric of existence. Beyond carbon’s embrace, let me unfurl the verdant tapestry:-
Solace in Silence:
- Amidst the rustling leaves, I find refuge—a sanctuary of stillness. The forest cradles my thoughts, muffling the cacophony of life.
- Here, time dances to a different rhythm, and my soul exhales.
-
Air’s Lullaby:
- The trees, ancient lungs, exhale oxygen—an elixir for my breath. I inhale their stories, exhale gratitude.
- Each leaf, a note in the symphony of respiration.
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Rooted Wisdom:
- Beneath the mossy carpet, roots intertwine—a subterranean council. They share secrets—of survival, resilience, and interdependence.
- I listen, humbled by their millennia-old whispers.
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Arjun Kumar 4/21/2024 1:12 AMTrue!!nice
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Solace in Silence: