Florina Veber
"There is no Planet B!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 100 THIS WEEK
- 1,237 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO23advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO3,165minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO10treesplanted
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UP TO975minutesspent learning
Florina's actions
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.
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 60 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
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.).
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
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Grow Local
I will research and plant a garden filled with native fruits, vegetables, and flowers to nurture local wildlife and ecosystems. I will find nearby nurseries that offer plants native to my area.
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.
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.
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).
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
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 40 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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Florina Veber 4/23/2024 7:11 AMGhid pentru portionarea corecta a mancarii la o masa
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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?
Florina Veber 4/22/2024 7:56 AMPlastic wrappers of the food I buy - these are unfortunately a big amount of the waste I produce. I am considering buying in larger quantities, so less packaging, and maybe freezing/stocking-up OR find local sources in the nearby areas for the majority of the food I purchase.-
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/22/2024 11:55 PMUse reusable bags, containers, and utensils instead of disposable ones. Avoiding single-use items: Limit single-use items like straws, cups, and utensils, and choose reusable alternatives instead.
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Florina Veber 4/22/2024 7:50 AMSustainability tip of the day: make the most of your freezer!
Indeed, I have a bunch of frozen food in my freezer, which I will cook in the next 2 weeks, challenging myself to buy as less as possible, but make the most of what I already have stocked-up -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and SouvenirsHow do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?
Florina Veber 4/21/2024 11:49 AMI must admit that I was the victim of: it is only one shell, or one small pebble. Until I went to a beach with white pebbles, where I really wished to take one home, right from arrival. But the more I advanced on the beach and saw how many people were there I realized that my “only pebble” is the same for hundreds of tourists everyday. And by the end of the summer, most likely the beach would have gotten empty.
Ever since I do my best to buy only local sourced foods, drinks, cosmetics or traditional handmade pieces of clothing, as souvenirs -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Declutter My Home Without the LandfillHow did it feel to intentionally declutter with putting things into the landfill? What did you learn along the way about yourself and our consumer and waste systems?
Florina Veber 4/21/2024 11:38 AMI regularly declutter my closets and donate most of the clothing, cosmetics or tools
This weekend I helped my mom do the same and we talked about the importance of Repurpose-Reuse-Recycle-
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/22/2024 11:57 PMIntentionally decluttering while being mindful of where items end up can be a profound experience. For me, it initially felt liberating to rid myself of unnecessary belongings and create more space in my life. However, the awareness of contributing to landfill waste weighed heavily on my conscience.
Through this process, I learned to adopt a more sustainable mindset. I became more conscious of my consumption habits and started prioritizing quality over quantity. I also discovered the importance of reusing, recycling, and repurposing items whenever possible.
This experience made me realize the interconnectedness of personal choices and larger environmental issues. It highlighted the need for systemic changes in our consumer and waste systems to reduce reliance on landfills and promote circular economy practices.
Overall, intentional decluttering taught me to be more mindful of the environmental impact of my actions and inspired me to advocate for sustainable solutions in both my personal life and society as a whole.
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Florina Veber 4/21/2024 11:34 AMA Paulownia plantation in full bloom
It is recognized to be one of the leading examples of sustainable forestation
Smells like lilac and has a pale pink bloom in the shape of a bouquet of bells 🌳
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Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/22/2024 11:57 PMNice view -
Rob Harrison 4/21/2024 12:21 PMWow, looks amazing. -
Anamaria Pop 4/21/2024 11:58 AMLooks so nice! Thank you for sharing! :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Florina Veber 4/20/2024 10:40 AMIt’s amazing how this tree that I am putting my hands on today, to get it planted will be seen, touched and enjoyed tens or even hundreds of years later-
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/22/2024 11:58 PMResearch has shown that chemicals called phytoncides, released by plants and trees, strengthen our immune, hormonal, circulatory and nervous systems when we breathe them in.
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Florina Veber 4/20/2024 10:36 AMit’s been a few years since I last saw this protected species of butterfly. Called “coada rândunicii” în Romanian
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🌷 Ana Maria Paunescu 4/22/2024 4:10 AMBeautiful! -
Emese Macavei 4/20/2024 10:50 PMButterflies know the beauty of change.
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Florina Veber 4/19/2024 8:06 AMI just learned about social sustainability “ This includes the fair distribution of social burdens, combating poverty, reducing unemployment and creating fair jobs.”
This is something that I was not really aware of. Learning something new everyday 😊-
Ashwina Sampathkumar 4/19/2024 8:10 AMGreat info, I will explore too
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Florina Veber 4/18/2024 5:58 AMSustainability tip of the day: unplug your devices! Anything plugged in, consumes energy 💡-
Laura Sumlea 4/18/2024 6:44 AMUseful tip, we all should do the same! -
Ionut Cadar 4/18/2024 6:14 AMtrue, I am doing this with absolutely everything
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