Huge change, let's see what we will discover jeut next to us !
Marie-Laure MICHEL
"Those who contemplate nature are captivated by the mystery of life. Albert Schweitzer "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 45 THIS WEEK
- 989 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO108pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO116plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO531minutesspent learning
Marie-Laure's actions
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.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 5 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 5 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
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
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
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 120 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Compost Food Waste
Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
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.
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
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.
Action Track: Community
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
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
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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Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/25/2024 6:29 AMand this one we planted in nevember 2023 !-
Severine GONZALEZ-GILLOT 4/26/2024 5:57 AMhas it grown well ? -
Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/26/2024 4:46 AMhas been planted in november last year, best period to plant trees ! -
LITTY PHILIP 4/25/2024 9:29 AMLooks dry. Is it growing?
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Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/25/2024 6:27 AMApple tree we planted 4 years ago !
Hope we will get some fruits in september ...-
Severine GONZALEZ-GILLOT 4/27/2024 7:17 AMlook forward to taste you apple pie ;) -
Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/25/2024 6:32 AMbetter with the picture :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/25/2024 2:53 AMThis year we plan to visit our area , by bike ...
Huge change, let's see what we will discover jeut next to us ! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINARWhat did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?
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Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/24/2024 7:51 AMOMG ... my overrun day is the 7th of April ... even all the little actions I'm practicing with my family !
I thought being better on the topic ...
It proofs we have a lot of things to improve ! ... but keep going , we are on the good move !-
Severine GONZALEZ-GILLOT 4/24/2024 8:46 AMSure it will be after next year :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Choose Renewable EnergyIf you are already signed up for your utility's renewable option, what other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage? If your company doesn't offer a renewable option, were they open to your request of this in the future?
Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/24/2024 7:30 AMYes we did it, last year we even sold more thant 1000 $ to the electrical network !
and proud about ! :)-
Severine GONZALEZ-GILLOT 4/25/2024 1:38 AMGreat ! -
Nicole Visco 4/24/2024 7:47 AMThis is awesome!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/22/2024 8:23 AMAlso participated to a workshop about what's possible or not, to be abble to do it right.-
Severine GONZALEZ-GILLOT 4/22/2024 8:53 AM:) a nice moment
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Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/20/2024 2:36 AMA pleasure to participate an givr the opportunity to Cernay’s site to bright !⭐️-
Severine GONZALEZ-GILLOT 4/22/2024 8:54 AMThank you for your participation ;)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community 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!
Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/20/2024 2:34 AMCitizen action in october ! Here’sthe picture!
But also other groups for différent to pics as:
Cleaning our little village
planting bulbs,
Refurbushing , painting bench!
Preparing wood décoration for xmas, easter, spring and Summer Time -
Marie-Laure MICHEL 4/20/2024 2:10 AMThis engagement is not only a one action task!
As my husband is a Farmer,we find a lots of different kind of waste along the roads …especially fast food wrapping materials !
During Summer and field watering or becomes a daily task by cleaning along the road !