Asmita Suryawanshi
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 170 THIS WEEK
- 996 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO57milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO57milestraveled by bus
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UP TO522pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO16plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO22plastic bottlesnot 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 TO1,880minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Asmita's actions
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 10 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 20 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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 10 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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
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
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 10 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 10 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
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.
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.
Land + Forests
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.
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 10 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
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.
Action Track: Community
Fitness Activities
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Spend some time daily on your fitness activities!
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 60 hours in my community.
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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Asmita Suryawanshi 4/30/2024 5:23 AMCongratulations all of you for participating and completing the eco month challenge!
Reflecting on your experience and lessons learned is crucial for growth and future sustainability efforts. What changes did you make to reduce your environmental footprint? What habits did you adopt that you plan to continue? What obstacles did you encounter, and how did you overcome them? Your journey can inspire others to embark on similar eco-friendly endeavors and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Let's adopt our habits of Eco month, They are not just for earth month so move every day and make it count.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Fitness ActivitiesHave you started tracking your fitness activities?
Asmita Suryawanshi 4/29/2024 10:04 PMTracking your fitness activity can help you set goals, track your progress, and stay motivated. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Asmita Suryawanshi 4/29/2024 10:02 PMHiking provides amazing benefits that can help you improve your brain health at any age. The combination of escape from stressful environments, fresh air, exercise, and the soothing stimuli of nature can actually make physiological changes in your brain that you can benefit from.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Asmita Suryawanshi 4/29/2024 9:56 PMPlanting trees is useful for us in many ways such as improving air and water quality, climate change and for personal mental health being around nature, specially trees, has been shown to reduce the levels of cortisol in our brains.-
Joyce Wang 4/29/2024 9:59 PM👍👍👍
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Asmita Suryawanshi 4/29/2024 9:49 PMGreat start of the day with fresh air, sunlight exposure, and chance to connect with nature, which can all contribute to overall well-being.
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Asmita Suryawanshi 4/24/2024 11:34 PMRaising awareness about the importance of caring for strays during summer is crucial. It is to help ensure that these animals receive the care they need to stay healthy and safe.
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Ashwini Tamboli 4/24/2024 11:54 PMBe kind to everything that lives. -
Iulia Stoenica 4/24/2024 11:49 PMWe practice this habit here in Romania. In the city where I live i saw many water bowls around every building. -
AKHIL MANDALAPU 4/24/2024 11:43 PMThat's Great!!
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Asmita Suryawanshi 4/23/2024 10:47 PMA walk in nature walks the soul back home. #BlissfulMorning-
Mazen Ghannam 4/23/2024 10:52 PMamazing!
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Asmita Suryawanshi 4/22/2024 11:27 PMEarth month Pledge.
Let's make at least 3 Eco bricks per month to save earth.
#SmallChangesBigImpacts!
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Rahul Kumar 4/23/2024 12:54 AMLooks very interesting and do able...
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Asmita Suryawanshi 4/22/2024 11:19 PMInhale Blessings, Exhale Thankfulness.
#Morning
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Gudla Santosh 4/22/2024 11:22 PMBeautiful
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Asmita Suryawanshi 4/11/2024 11:26 PMSpending at least 1 hour in nature can be rejuvenating. Simply enjoying the sound of birds chirping, sunrise and soothing wind. Its's great way to relax, unwind and recharge yourself.