Ian Micaller
"I'm here to help Mother Earth!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO95milestraveled by bus
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UP TO95milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO26advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO739minutesspent learning
Ian's actions
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.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 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.
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.
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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 60 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
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.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Ian Micaller 4/30/2024 6:46 AMVolunteering is important for personal growth, happiness, and making a positive impact on others and your community.-
Nadia Valeza 4/30/2024 7:04 AMinteresting
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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?
Ian Micaller 4/30/2024 6:43 AMWe opened the Earth Month by conducting a webinar for Emerson Manila employees. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Carry My TrashThis is no small task! What was eye-opening to you throughout this action? How will you change your actions going forward to reduce the waste you produce?
Ian Micaller 4/30/2024 6:42 AMCarrying your trash keeps the environment clean and prevents littering, which can harm wildlife and pollute water sources. It's a simple way to take care of our surroundings and protect nature. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?
Ian Micaller 4/30/2024 6:41 AMPlastic surprised me the most in my daily food consumption. From the packaging of snacks to the utensils I use, it's alarming how major plastic has become in our food systems. I'd consider switching to reusable alternatives like stainless steel or bamboo utensils or glass containers for food storage.-
Nadia Valeza 4/30/2024 7:08 AMreally!
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Ian Micaller 4/26/2024 4:56 AMIn partnership with Waves For Water Philippines, we donated water filters to a local community located in far-flung areas where access to clean potable water is very difficult. The water filters can last for at least 5 years and will help them in their everyday use of clean water.-
Christine Arias 4/28/2024 9:30 PMOur 2nd year! 😊 -
Zenden Khoza 4/26/2024 4:59 AMWhat an incredible initiative! Access to clean, potable water is a basic necessity that many of us take for granted. It's heartwarming to see organizations like Waves For Water Philippines stepping up to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. By providing water filters to communities in far-flung areas, they're not only addressing immediate health concerns but also empowering these communities to thrive in the long term. Kudos to everyone involved for their compassion and dedication to making the world a better place.
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Ian Micaller 4/05/2024 7:25 AMI USED A STRAW TO DRINK COCONUT WATER... but don't panic! It's organic! The straw isn't plastic, it's actually part of the stem of a papaya tree! 😁-
Christine Arias 4/05/2024 9:29 PMAwesome! -
Marion Francis Baylon 4/05/2024 8:55 AMStem of papaya tree??? I'll believe it when I see it. Haha
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Ian Micaller 4/04/2024 7:15 AMOne of the interesting techniques in permaculture is using banana leaves (or any leaf) as nursery pots. The leaf will decompose at some point and will give off nutrients to the soil.-
Tracy Tuason-Obong 4/04/2024 1:41 PMThis is one interesting hack that I gotta try! Thanks for sharing! -
Jo-A Lozano 4/04/2024 7:18 AMInteresting sharing .... i would like to try that out in my garden :-) -
Czarhina Ng 4/04/2024 7:17 AMOh I didn't know this. Will try this planting technique.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Ian Micaller 4/03/2024 6:51 AMEveryday I use my reusable water bottle at home or going outside. Always keeps my water cold especially during summer in the 🇵🇭! ☀️🕶️-
Christine Arias 4/05/2024 12:13 AMSame here, Ian 😊
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Biodiversity and MeWhat did you learn about biodiversity and how are you connected to it through everyday actions?
Ian Micaller 4/03/2024 6:40 AMExploring the fascinating depths of Earth's biodiversity, from its mesmerizing present to its intriguing history. Just started the captivating journey with the first episode of 'Life on Our Planet' on Netflix, and I'm hooked! Join me in discovering the wonders of our planet: https://www.netflix.com/us/title/80213846?s=i&trkid=14170286&vlang=en&clip=81735594 -
Ian Micaller 4/01/2024 5:41 AMMy afternoon was spent attending a webinar that our team in Manila hosted. It's about Biodiversity and Nature Conservation. We invited two NGOs, namely Rural Rising and WWF Philippines. Rural Rising (RuRi) helps distressed local farmers in Baguio, Philippines. RuRi helps support their livelihood by helping them sell their overproduced crops to avoid spoilage. On the other hand, WWF Philippines shared their biodiversity and nature conservation programs all over the Philippines which include the Tamaraw Conservation Project in Mindoro, Seascape Management and Protection in the Tubattaha Reef, and Mangrove Forest Restoration in Palawan.-
Augusto Luis Labos 4/01/2024 7:37 AMAmazing!
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