Simona Pantelimon
"Cause no harm, leave little trace, continuous learning. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 95 THIS WEEK
- 1,654 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO35plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO35single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO30advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2,422minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO0.0treesplanted
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UP TO570minutesspent learning
Simona'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
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 60 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 60 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
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.
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
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 300 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
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
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
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.
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.
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 3 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
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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 20 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
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
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.
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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Simona Pantelimon 4/30/2024 12:45 PMCan’t belive it’s the last day:) it’s been fun and engaging. Pic of today’s sunset at the dogs training facility
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
Simona Pantelimon 4/30/2024 12:43 PMAll the water on Earth, more than 99 percent of Earth's water is unusable by humans and many other living things - only about 0.3 percent of our fresh water is found in the surface water of lakes, rivers, and swamps. -
Simona Pantelimon 4/29/2024 1:31 PMSpring is coming in hot. No dog crossing the line today 😊-
Lisa Howe 4/29/2024 2:06 PMLove seeing the dogs enjoying outside!
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Simona Pantelimon 4/28/2024 1:47 PMWent back to my home town today for a brief visit. And I realized that growing up I was lucky to live there, but also didn’t take enough advantage (or did not have the opportunity to?) of everything the area has to offer-
Rob Harrison 4/28/2024 2:08 PMThat's a fantastic view.
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Simona Pantelimon 4/28/2024 1:01 PMReporting today that the black locust trees are in bloom
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinia_pseudoacacia
The English name surprised me a little, it has nothing to do with the Romanian version :)
Either way, this is a very interesting period because the honey made by the bees from these flowers is perfect :) -
Simona Pantelimon 4/27/2024 11:36 AMWandering with the dogs on the hills around our house -
Simona Pantelimon 4/27/2024 11:32 AMSpring weekends are spent entirely outside-
Kimberly B 4/27/2024 11:34 AMTime spent among trees is never time wasted.
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Simona Pantelimon 4/25/2024 6:13 AMI will spare you the pictures, but in the "what have you learned about today about local species" category, I have read about ticks. They concern me, as they are a significant disease agent and my dogs' health is always a priority. I also want to understand more about them, because all the substances used to protect the dogs are mainly chemicals (natural methods can be used, but they are not efficient). Limiting the tick population seems to be largely inefficient and also relying heavily on chemicals. And to top it up, they are not even essential for the ecosystems either. So here's my disappointing piece of knowledge of the day :-) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINARWhat did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?
Simona Pantelimon 4/24/2024 12:17 PMHaven’t seen the recording yet, but I am grateful at this point for the platform community. I have so many tips just by looking through the posts of my teammates. Looking forward to seeing the webinar. -
Simona Pantelimon 4/24/2024 11:56 AMI sold a 2nd item on Vinted. While most of the items I don’t use are donated, some (brand new…) seem to find new life and new owners on the Vinted app. Not throwing away anything feels good 😊