Frank Scheuermann
"Kleine Dinge - Große Wirkung"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,437 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO3.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO34plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO11advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
Frank's actions
Climate + Air
Reactivation of our greenhouse in the garden
We will be growing some of our own vegetables this year
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
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.
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.
Land + Forests
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Building birdhouses
Construction of 2 birdhouses and installing it in own garden.
Land + Forests
Creating a flower meadow
Creating a flower meadow (approx. 30m²) in own garden for all kind of wild bees.
Climate + Air
Community heating
Change heating source from Oil to community heating.
Climate + Air
Installation of Solar panels
Installation of Solar panels including battery to produce and use own electricity.
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.
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.
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
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.
Action Track: Community
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 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.
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).
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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Frank Scheuermann 4/30/2024 5:58 AMWhat a month. Thank you for the EcoChallenge. It was a great experience for me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Personal Waste AuditWhat are the results of your waste audit and what did you learn? How can you reduce your waste going forward?
Frank Scheuermann 4/30/2024 12:07 AMIf we change the behaviour in the buying phase, we can avoid a lot of waste.-
Haneena Hashim 4/30/2024 12:10 AMExactly
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Frank Scheuermann 4/30/2024 12:05 AMWe had a initiative organized by the local community. Allour clubs and associations could participate.-
Haneena Hashim 4/30/2024 12:10 AMInteresting
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Frank Scheuermann 4/29/2024 3:35 AMThe last two oil tanks will be disposed of today and tomorrow. Then we will be heating our house with 100% regenerative energy sources. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Frank Scheuermann 4/29/2024 12:06 AMAllways watch on the labels showing on the product. Buying cheap is often not the best choice. -
Frank Scheuermann 4/28/2024 12:40 AMThe waste monitoring is a beneficial tool. It is impressive to see, how much waste can be reduced.-
Knut Riegel 4/28/2024 1:20 AMSure thing. Thanks Frank
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Low Water GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Frank Scheuermann 4/28/2024 12:37 AMThe groundwater level is the biggest issue. If it doesn't rain enough in winter, abstraction in summer can become a problem. -
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?
Frank Scheuermann 4/27/2024 12:50 AMThis was the biggest step of my activities. We have changed oour heating to a local energy supplier with 100% renewable energy. -
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?
Frank Scheuermann 4/27/2024 12:47 AMWe decided within the family, that we will not fly away this year. -
Frank Scheuermann 4/27/2024 12:41 AM2023 was the first year in Germany in which more electricity was fed into the grid from renewable energy sources than from conventional energy sources in almost every month. Overall, the feed-in from renewable energies in 2023 thus reached a new high of 251.8 billion kilowatt hours and a share of 56.0 %-
Waseem Ahamed A 4/27/2024 12:45 AMThis is a great news to share..!
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