Rico Yao
"Do my part, however small, to leave a good home for our next generation."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 265 THIS WEEK
- 1,392 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO21milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO21milestraveled by foot
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO255gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Rico's actions
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
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
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 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
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 60 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.
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 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.
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
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
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.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
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.
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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Rico Yao 4/30/2024 7:56 AMBrought my lunch today (Brown rice + spinach, another vegetarian meal) while visiting Leicester office. -
Rico Yao 4/29/2024 2:36 PMWalked to the post office rather than driving. One stone, two birds - saved on fuel but also got some fresh air.-
Stephen Guthrie 4/30/2024 5:13 AMExactly. Well done -
Melissa Luedtke 4/29/2024 3:05 PMGood exercise and the fresh air is always good and clearing your mind and starting fresh 🌎💚 -
Jenna Palka 4/29/2024 2:40 PMGreat idea! Win-win situations like these are the best
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Rico Yao 4/28/2024 2:22 PMCooked another vegetarian dinner today - noodle and vegetable soup, using only 3 ingredients: olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. The simpler, the healthier...-
Anna Marie Angeles 4/28/2024 2:27 PMNice!!
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Rico Yao 4/27/2024 2:36 PMI made a all vegetable dinner - garden peas with Tofu in miso soup. Delicious!-
Jo-A Lozano 4/27/2024 3:12 PMsustainable, healthy and yunny! -
Dani Matz 4/27/2024 2:42 PMSounds yummy!
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Rico Yao 4/26/2024 11:19 AMOnly 1 meal planned for today as we'll go out to eat to celebrate James's finishing his mock exam. Will practice caution to avoid ordering too much food. -
Rico Yao 4/25/2024 3:41 PMI had some spring onion left in the fridge and it's perfect for egg fried rice. I cooked that for James's lunch tomorrow. He will love it.-
Lisa Dowland 4/25/2024 4:18 PMHave you tried to grow the end of the spring onion? You can sprout a whole new onion by placing it in a cup of water. (It's also a fun project for kids to try!)
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Rico Yao 4/24/2024 3:35 PMConsume only what we need is not only eco-friendly but it's also good for our health.-
Augusto Luis Labos 4/24/2024 4:23 PMSo true
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Rico Yao 4/24/2024 3:34 PMManaged to plan 3 meals today - it is a great feeling to see our food in the fridge are going down and there's no waste.-
Dina Lomagno 4/24/2024 4:02 PMThat's awesome! We started meal prepping on Sundays to clean out our fridge/freezer with what we have. We have made some pretty creative and delicious meals!
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Rico Yao 4/23/2024 2:13 PMI learned something interesting today about seafood consumption. Salmon is considered to be one of the keystone specifies - a species without which the ecosystem would change dramatically. Salmon spend most of their lives at sea. So when they return inland to spawn and die, they bring ocean nutrients—stored in their bodies—with them upstream, sometimes hundreds of miles, depositing nitrogen and phosphorus that forests need. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Rico Yao 4/23/2024 2:12 PMThe UK government's healthy eating guidelines now recommend that consumers choose fish from sustainable sources. This includes opting for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood. I need to take steps to check the label to ensure I buy sustainable fish going forward.