Kiran Ware
"To enhance the quality of our global environment for the benefit of all people while promoting a better understanding of the effects our society has on the long-term health of our planet."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 80 THIS WEEK
- 1,268 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO790milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO616milestraveled by bus
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UP TO174milestraveled by foot
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UP TO11,734pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO46single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO75plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO5.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO100minutesspent learning
Kiran's actions
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.
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 10 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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.
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
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 20 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
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 10 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 30 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
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 30 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
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
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
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 5 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 15 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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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Kiran Ware 4/28/2024 10:23 PM“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed” – Mahatma Gandhi
#SAVEEARTH🌍🌳-
Parinita Gaydhane 4/29/2024 7:55 PMWell Said.
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Kiran Ware 4/28/2024 8:58 AMLet go green,
To get our earth clean.
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Kiran Ware 4/27/2024 6:46 AMNature doe n't need people, people need Nature.
Save Earth 🌎-
Rahul Kumar 4/27/2024 7:37 AM100% true...
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Kiran Ware 4/26/2024 1:45 AMGood going challengers, four days to go.....!
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Kiran Ware 4/24/2024 7:59 PMStudy Nature, Love Nature, stay close to Nature, it will never FAIL you.
#SAVENATURE🌳🌍 -
Kiran Ware 4/23/2024 7:55 PM“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.”
—John Ruskin-
Savio Ellis 4/23/2024 8:37 PMTrue
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Kiran Ware 4/22/2024 8:44 PMGood morning challengers, we all are doing great work to initiate to save our environment & save EARTH.-
Parinita Gaydhane 4/23/2024 11:19 PMyes
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Kiran Ware 4/21/2024 8:04 PMThis earth is nothing but a big house for all of us. Sending warm greetings on this earth day to you.
HAPPY EARTH DAY🌍
#22ndApril2024-
Vedika Patil 4/22/2024 2:05 AMNICE
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Hari Krishnan 4/21/2024 11:03 PMGreat -
Yashika Velayutham 4/21/2024 9:00 PMGreat
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Kiran Ware 4/21/2024 8:01 PMWe have to make something Let's take action together! SAVE NATURE🌳🌴-
Hari Krishnan 4/21/2024 11:03 PMSAVE!
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Kiran Ware 4/21/2024 7:44 AM#Springseason.
Spring is a season of renewal and growth, where nature awakens from its slumber and bursts forth with new life. Flowers play a significant role in this process, with their vibrant colors and fragrant scents ushering in the new season.-
Parinita Gaydhane 4/23/2024 11:20 PMIndeed!
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