Valentina Zuppiroli
"Take actions for a better shared future. Everyone can make the difference!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 100 THIS WEEK
- 1,394 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO312pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO41plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO2,570minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Valentina's actions
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
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.
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 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
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.
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
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
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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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/30/2024 12:38 AMToday is the last day of the Earth Month Ecochallenge! I enjoyed to be part of this great initiative: I learned a lot. Now we have to continue every day..every action makes the difference. Thanks everyone! :)-
Rossella Mimmi 4/30/2024 2:35 AMThanks Valentina!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/23/2024 6:33 AMJust to share with you this phrase I read yesterday in my calendar for the Earth day…Very true!!!"A better planet is a dream that begins to come true when each of us decides to improve himself" (Mahatma Gandhi)
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Francesca Angelini 4/24/2024 1:45 AMVery true!! -
Roy Lether 4/24/2024 12:37 AMVery nice quote! -
Flavia Noto 4/23/2024 11:49 PMVery nice sentence!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/21/2024 4:14 AMSunday morning playing Padel! I always take with me my reusable bottle :-)-
Shaikh Ibrar 4/21/2024 4:25 AMthat's Good
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/20/2024 12:48 PMToday I cooked my first chickpea balls with tomatoes sources.
An healthy choice to reduce meat consumption and do some good to ourselves and to the planet! :-) -
Valentina Zuppiroli 4/19/2024 6:34 AMI bought a kitchen robot and there are a lot of vegetarian recipes that I would like to try.
I'm not a good cook but the robot can help me vary my diet using more vegetables and legumes.-
Francesca Angelini 4/21/2024 12:29 PMGood to know....I need some suggestions to introduce more vegetarian proteins!! -
Valentina Zuppiroli 4/20/2024 12:40 PMThanks Roy :) -
Roy Lether 4/19/2024 11:50 PMBuon apetito!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/18/2024 11:23 AMToday I read an interesting article about the greenhouse emission per kg of food products and I was shocked about the beef value. We really need to reduce the meat and substitute it with more vegetables, legumes and eggs!-
Valentina Zuppiroli 4/19/2024 6:22 AMThanks for your suggestion Romain. Added in my Netflix list :) -
Romain Laboret 4/19/2024 6:18 AMhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81157840 !!! the game changer check this !!! -
Francesca Angelini 4/18/2024 1:45 PMthat's true ....I'm trying to substitute meat with vegetable proteins. Not easy but we can do!!!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/17/2024 4:57 AMGrowing, processing, packaging and transporting the food we eat all contributes to climate change. And then when we throw it away, as it rots it releases yet more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. We must avoid to waste the food and be careful when we buy it!-
Flavia Noto 4/18/2024 1:55 AMVery true! I always try to buy loose food instead of plastic or packed. -
Yashika Velayutham 4/17/2024 5:27 AMSOUNDS GOOD
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LITTY PHILIP 4/17/2024 4:58 AMI echo that!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/16/2024 6:27 AMOn Saturday morning, I like to go to the local market of my town to buy vegetables and fruits. It's an habit for me, the products are Km 0 and the taste are very good compare to what you can buy in a supermarket.-
Roy Lether 4/17/2024 4:05 AMGreat advice: buy local :) -
Raffaella Gamberini 4/16/2024 7:06 AMWell done!!!!!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/13/2024 8:48 AM"If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito"
With our actions we can Make The Difference!-
Giuseppe Attadia 4/19/2024 11:46 AMCompletelly agree Valentina! -
Alexander König 4/14/2024 3:36 AMHaha! I like that slogan!
I agree, small things, small steps, they all add up! -
Edilyn Dulay 4/13/2024 8:56 AMAgree!
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Valentina Zuppiroli 4/12/2024 1:21 AMThis challenge is helping me a lot to find new tips I can apply during my daily life. Everyone can make the difference. The important is to start!