Xingfang Sun
"Environmental guardian"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,096 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO0.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30plastic strawsnot 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 TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO31advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO67minutesspent learning
Xingfang'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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each 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
Learn About Water Justice in My Area
I will spend at least 1 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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.
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
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
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
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 1 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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.
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
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
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 1 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.
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 1 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
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.
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 1 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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
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
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
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.
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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Xingfang Sun 4/29/2024 5:10 PMThe earth, the home on which we live.We need to protect together!-
Yanqin Liu 4/30/2024 12:19 AM👍👍👍好美 -
guoqin su 4/29/2024 5:11 PM
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Xingfang Sun 4/28/2024 5:06 PMLet's enjoy the beauty of nature.-
Deepali Shanbhag 4/28/2024 6:39 PMWow :)
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Joyce Wang 4/28/2024 5:29 PM一线天呐 -
Yanqin Liu 4/28/2024 5:18 PM武夷山,一线天👍👍👍 -
Carmen Deale 4/28/2024 5:08 PMWow! Thank you for sharing. A piece of art. The beauty of nature.
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Xingfang Sun 4/27/2024 5:00 PMThe weather is cool, everyone pay attention to add clothes. -
Xingfang Sun 4/27/2024 4:58 PMToday's 5km run made my blood boil. -
Xingfang Sun 4/25/2024 5:09 PMThis night run scenery, is not very beautiful ah!-
Xiaobo Qian 4/25/2024 5:50 PM👍👍👍 -
Aizat Amir 4/25/2024 5:40 PMSo beautiful scene -
Yanqin Liu 4/25/2024 5:14 PMit's so beautiful
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Xingfang Sun 4/24/2024 6:32 PMI wish you a good mood every day-
Criselle Reyes 4/24/2024 7:47 PMThat's very kind of you. Wishing you a day of positivity too :) -
Pitch Chayanon 4/24/2024 6:46 PMNice -
guoqin su 4/24/2024 6:34 PM优秀👍
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Xingfang Sun 4/23/2024 5:07 PMThe May Day holiday is coming. Have you made a plan for your trip?Remember to travel environmentally!-
guoqin su 4/23/2024 6:34 PMOK
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Xingfang Sun 4/22/2024 5:08 PMI'd like to share this wonderful journey with you-
Sarah Jane Reyes 4/22/2024 5:10 PMthank you for sharing! -
Yanqin Liu 4/22/2024 5:10 PM漂亮,期待下次的旅游
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Xingfang Sun 4/21/2024 5:16 PMPagoda tree flowers wrapped dumplings, this is a gift from nature.Do you all like to eat?-
Yanqin Liu 4/22/2024 5:06 PM小时候的味道 -
guoqin su 4/21/2024 8:09 PM美味 -
Jeanne Poirier 4/21/2024 7:23 PMBeing a Taurus - I love food and love to eat - these are BEAUTIFUL!! What a great gift you've created here!! -
Marylene Pascua 4/21/2024 5:28 PMLooks delicious! Thanks for sharing :)
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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.