Laura Sumlea
"We can do it!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 55 THIS WEEK
- 1,257 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO29pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO138plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO680gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO675minutesspent learning
Laura's actions
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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
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.
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.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
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
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
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.
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.
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.).
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.
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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Laura Sumlea 4/30/2024 1:26 AMLast day of this chapter! -
Laura Sumlea 4/29/2024 9:04 PMAnd we did it again, we are a great and "Green Team"! -
Laura Sumlea 4/28/2024 12:11 AMEcochallenge month almost over, look forward to the next challenge.-
Alina Mican 4/28/2024 12:33 AMWe all love challenges because the power to change the world is in our hands🤗🌳🌍
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans 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!
Laura Sumlea 4/28/2024 12:09 AMIt was great to work as a "Green Team" and the results were visible. -
Laura Sumlea 4/26/2024 2:29 AMSomes clean-up day, look forward seeing you all there! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINARWhat did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?
Laura Sumlea 4/26/2024 2:27 AMThe most important will be to be able to apply all the new things I've learned. -
Laura Sumlea 4/24/2024 10:38 PMLast week of this challenge! -
Laura Sumlea 4/21/2024 12:46 AMWhat a nice day, perfect for long walks in the nature!-
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/23/2024 12:31 AMThere is always a good time for long walks in the nature.
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Laura Sumlea 4/19/2024 1:19 AMHi all, what activities are you planning for this weekend?-
Maria Margin 4/21/2024 11:17 AMNoi am curatat mini gradina de legume de buruiene... -
Emese Macavei 4/19/2024 6:05 AMPlaning to go outside, in the nature and breath some fresh air at the countryside. 🪵🌲. Let’s see if the wheather will allow us! 😅 -
Ana Maria Nagy 4/19/2024 2:26 AMSpending time in nature and doing outdoor activities
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Borrow Before I BuyHow did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Laura Sumlea 4/19/2024 1:18 AMWe had the "Spring garden's cleaning" and we borrow the tools we need from our neighbors, and we also borrow them the tools we have.