Alessandro Paganelli
"Be more sustainable way ..always!!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 60 TODAY
- 260 THIS WEEK
- 1,322 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO109milestraveled by foot
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UP TO195milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO86milestraveled by bus
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UP TO343pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO26poundswaste composted
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UP TO29public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
Alessandro's actions
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.
Action Track: Community
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.
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.
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
Bike or walk instead of car!
Avoid to use car daily for connection under 5 km!
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 1 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Climate + Air
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 2 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Climate + Air
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
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
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 120 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
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.
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.
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 QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Alessandro Paganelli 4/25/2024 11:16 PMforests guarantee the conservation of various animal and plant species and biodiversity-
Rossella Mimmi 4/26/2024 10:44 AMAnd they are beautiful and cool in the summer 😊 -
Attilio Lepore 4/26/2024 7:10 AMTrue!! Moreover they grant us nutritious and sustainable food!!
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Alessandro Paganelli 4/25/2024 10:42 PMUse your voice and actions to make a difference to support Earth safety! -
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?
Alessandro Paganelli 4/24/2024 11:14 PMI'm starting to have offers to install solar panel in my house to be more and more green ..this is my plan to zero emission !-
Roy Lether 4/25/2024 12:29 AMIndeed good idea. I have them too. Good for the monthly energy bill as well ;-) -
Valentina Zuppiroli 4/24/2024 11:40 PMGreat idea Alessandro. I have them :)
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Alessandro Paganelli 4/24/2024 11:09 PMBiking is a sustainable mode of transportation that produces zero emissions, here my plan for today as day off !!-
Alessandro Paganelli 4/25/2024 11:19 PM80 km day 1 !! -
Roy Lether 4/25/2024 12:29 AMNice! Are you making a long trip on your race bike?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINARWhat did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?
Alessandro Paganelli 4/24/2024 7:26 AMWe have just one Earth and human being behaviors can be the cause of the extinction and we need to keep safe biodiversity for life on Earth.
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Alessandro Paganelli 4/23/2024 11:31 PMhere some example to improve air quality in Your office !!! ;-)
- Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): This plant is known for its ability to remove toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and nitrogen oxides from the air. It's also low-maintenance and can thrive in low light conditions.
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Spider plants are effective at removing pollutants like formaldehyde and xylene from indoor air. They are easy to care for and produce small white flowers, making them a popular choice for offices.
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.): Peace lilies are not only visually appealing with their elegant white flowers but also help to purify the air by removing toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and ammonia. They prefer low light conditions and regular watering.
- Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata): Boston ferns are excellent at removing formaldehyde and xylene from the air. They thrive in humid conditions, making them ideal for environments where air conditioning may dry out the air.
- Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller): Aloe vera not only has soothing properties for burns and skin irritations but also helps to purify the air by removing formaldehyde and benzene. It requires bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
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Rossella Mimmi 4/24/2024 5:17 AMThank you! -
Roy Lether 4/24/2024 12:34 AMAlways good to add some green to your office :) -
Flavia Noto 4/23/2024 11:48 PMVery interesting Alessandro! Thanks for sharing , I will place one of these in my office :)
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Alessandro Paganelli 4/22/2024 11:57 PMEvery small action counts, and together, we can make a significant impact on the health of our planet.-
Attilio Lepore 4/23/2024 2:16 AMAgreed Alessandro, every single drop counts!! -
Rahul Kumar 4/23/2024 12:49 AMWell said...Good impact on the health of our planet will indirectly impacting our health's too...
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Alessandro Paganelli 4/22/2024 12:03 AMGarden Maintenance !!! with my dog help ;-)
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/22/2024 1:49 AMBeautiful garden! You are lucky..and also your dog! :-) -
LITTY PHILIP 4/22/2024 12:39 AMLove all the colors in here... -
Attilio Lepore 4/22/2024 12:13 AMGorgeous garden and nice assistant :) let's keep gardening and give back the nature some space!!
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Alessandro Paganelli 4/20/2024 10:50 PMEnjoy the Nature with my bike !!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/21/2024 4:11 AMCongratulations Ale! :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air 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?
Alessandro Paganelli 4/19/2024 11:06 PMNot really from one in particular person but be careful of other behaviors it help me always me to be conscious to what to copy as best practices or discard from my habits.. and some time other learn from You !!