Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Rabab Alabdulmohsen

Emerson Middle East & Africa

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
203 Total

Participant Impact

up to

45

minutes

being mindful
up to

120

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
up to

1.0

donations

made
up to

16

conversations

with people
up to

120

minutes

spent outdoors
up to

400

minutes

spent learning

Rabab's Actions

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 20 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 12 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 15 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar

On Wed 19th April, I will attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar to learn about the importance of individual action in our collective journey to sustainability.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

TAKE EMERSON'S SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING

I will take at least one of the Emerson Global Environmental Sustainability Training modules available on the Global Learning Center to learn more about this important topic for the company.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Reflection Question
Health & Equity Donate Food

Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/26/2023 11:20 PM

I donate food because I believe in the importance of giving back to my community and assisting those in need. Everyone should have access to basic necessities such as food, and no one should go hungry, in my opinion.

Food donation is also in line with my values of sustainability and environmental responsibility. By donating food, I am assisting in the reduction of food waste and ensuring that food does not go to waste. I am also assisting in reducing the amount of resources used in food production, which helps to reduce our environmental footprint.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/26/2023 11:15 PM

Mindfulness practise can be a very rewarding experience. It can aid in the reduction of stress and anxiety, the enhancement of focus and concentration, and the enhancement of overall well-being.

Mindfulness practise during Earth Month was a great reminder to me of the importance of being present in the moment and appreciating the beauty of the natural world around us. It was also an excellent opportunity to consider how our actions affect the environment and how we can be more conscious of our consumption and impact on the planet.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/26/2023 11:14 PM

The implications of a culture that spends the majority of its time indoors and on screens can be far-reaching and complex.

On the one hand, this way of life can lead to a decrease in physical activity, which can be harmful to one's health. It can also lead to an increase in sedentary behavior, which can lead to obesity, heart disease, and other health problems.

This type of lifestyle, on the other hand, can lead to an increase in mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. It can also lead to increased social isolation because people are less likely to interact in person.

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Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/20/2023 12:09 AM

Emerson Saudi Earth Day celebration - Olive tree planted on the facility

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs

What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/04/2023 1:21 AM

Al SDGs factors are integrated, and they balance the three main pillars of sustainability: economic, social, and environmental.

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Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/04/2023 1:15 AM

Our weekly/daily purchase analyses were "completed" for the first week.
As a result, single-use plastics like water boxes are being replaced with 4-gallon water bottle "jugs."

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Track My Purchases

How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?

Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/04/2023 1:07 AM

stopped purchasing the water box "single-use plastic bottles".

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