Leonard Andrew Palaganas
"to make every month "Earth Month""
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,577 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO40plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO78pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO31advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Leonard Andrew's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 15 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
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 15 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
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 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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
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).
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 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
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.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Land + Forests
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
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.
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.
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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Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/30/2024 12:10 AMDay 30 of Ecochallenge
#Let's Go-
Geoffrey Ng 4/30/2024 8:00 AMLet’s go! -
Joseph Ian Mangalus 4/30/2024 4:08 AMLet’s go!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and SouvenirsHow do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/30/2024 12:08 AMconsumption choices can affect the health of wildlife and other communities by contributing to habitat destruction, pollution, and resource depletion.-
Bryan Jay Saludares 4/30/2024 12:51 AMagree -
Haneena Hashim 4/30/2024 12:09 AMAgree
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in CleaningWhat did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:27 AMI learned that some ingredients in cleaning products harm water and biodiversity. Making my own cleaners with basic ingredients like vinegar worked well and reduced my environmental impact.-
Benny Jeanne Socorro 4/29/2024 6:07 PMNice! -
NILESH D PATIL 4/29/2024 7:34 AMKeep it up....
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:24 AMHaving a Zero Waste Day can be hard because it involves breaking habits and finding alternatives to everyday products. It teaches me about my reliance on convenience and helps me prioritize sustainability.-
Roanne May Laron 4/29/2024 9:41 PMSharing the same sentiment here, Leo
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Invest in NatureWhat did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:21 AMBy directing funds towards sustainable initiatives, investors can drive innovation, accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, and contribute to a more sustainable world.-
Roanne May Laron 4/29/2024 9:46 PMThanks for sharing this!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:19 AMVolunteering enhances social connections and provides opportunities to meet and connect with people from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal of giving back to the community. These connections can lead to lasting friendships and a stronger sense of belonging.-
Ashwini Tamboli 4/29/2024 7:22 AMTrue
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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?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:15 AMIn our home, we are transitioning to using solar lights, but there are additional steps we can take each day to reduce electricity usage:- Unplug appliances - Unplug electronic devices and appliances when not in use to prevent phantom power consumption.
- Utilize natural light - Open curtains or blinds during the day to take advantage of natural sunlight and reduce the need for artificial lighting.
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Ally Angel Aucena 4/29/2024 7:16 AMThis is awesome. My family have been doing the same :)
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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?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:09 AMutilize video conferencing for remote meetings, and prioritize sustainable transportation methods whenever possible.-
Zubair Kubanoor 4/29/2024 7:11 AM
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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?
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:08 AMI had lunch with friends and talked about the increasing focus on sustainability of car manufacturers and their shift towards electric vehicles, where there are more options available than ever before.-
Zubair Kubanoor 4/29/2024 7:11 AM
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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!
Leonard Andrew Palaganas 4/29/2024 7:00 AMSeeing the results of your efforts can instill a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.