Meg Aleria
"Be a catalyst for collaborative efforts to preserve, protect and promote the natural wealth embedded inevery island of our archipelago."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 90 THIS WEEK
- 1,837 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO340milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO340milestraveled by bus
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO355pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO16hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO32advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO980minutesspent learning
Meg's actions
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.
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.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 1 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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.
Land + Forests
Carry My Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me this month, to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will post on the feed my reflections, conversations, and actions I will take moving forward.
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.
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 30 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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.
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.
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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 30 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
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
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 60 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.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 16 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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).
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.
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.
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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Meg Aleria 4/29/2024 7:58 PMLet's close Earth month with a bang! Thank you to all the teams who supported! -
Meg Aleria 4/28/2024 4:11 PM“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” — Robert Swan
Let's do our share in saving the earth -- today!
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Nadia Valeza 4/28/2024 5:33 PMTruly! -
Stephen Liong 4/28/2024 4:47 PMAgree!
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Meg Aleria 4/27/2024 6:42 PMIt's Sunday, let's stop and smell the roses!
Did you know that roses are not only symbols of love and beauty but also valuable contributors to the ecosystem. Their ability to attract pollinators, purify the air, and stabilize soil makes them an essential part of our nature.
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Josephine Arevalo 4/27/2024 7:31 PMSo beautiful! -
Augusto Luis Labos 4/27/2024 7:06 PMWoot woot
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Meg Aleria 4/26/2024 1:19 PMWater is fundamental to human life. Without clean water, people suffer from waterborne diseases, malnutrition, and dehydration. Advocating for clean water is not only about meeting immediate needs but also about creating a sustainable and thriving future for all. 🌊💧
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Christine Arias 4/26/2024 5:43 PMAgree!!!
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Meg Aleria 4/26/2024 4:19 AMToday, Emerson Manila partnered with Waves for Water Philippines to provide water filters to families in Brgy. Labian, Tanay Rizal PH.-
NOE REGUDO 4/26/2024 9:08 AMThis is amazing! Sooo cool -
Lenka Karetkova 4/26/2024 4:37 AMGo Manila team! inspirational for all of us! -
Vinoth Kumar 4/26/2024 4:24 AMGood start, congrats -
Govardhan Kurrapothula 4/26/2024 4:20 AMGreat initiation.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Meg Aleria 4/26/2024 4:16 AMVolunteering not only benefits the community but also enriches the lives of those who participate. It strengthens community bonds, encourages civic engagement, and creates a better future for all. -
Meg Aleria 4/24/2024 4:31 PMJoined the Earth Month Ecochallenge Conservation + Action webinar last night and learned so much! Thanks to the panelists! -
Meg Aleria 4/23/2024 4:49 PMGreen spaces, such as parks, nature reserves, and forested areas, act as natural coolants. These spaces play a vital role in the bustling cities of Metro Manila. They absorb heat, provide shade, and reduce the harmful effects of urban heat! (in photo: Gazebo and garden beside a museum in our neighborhood)
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Meg Aleria 4/22/2024 5:07 PM10 things we can do everyday to help Mother EARTH!-
Christine Arias 4/24/2024 3:03 AMthanks for sharing, Ms. Meg! -
Rizza Thomas 4/22/2024 6:29 PMLet's go! -
Sarah Jane Reyes 4/22/2024 5:09 PMit all starts with switching to reusable bags whenever we go to grocery stores! :) -
Yanqin Liu 4/22/2024 5:09 PMlet's go
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Meg Aleria 4/21/2024 3:38 PMHappy Earth Day!!! The Earth is what we all have in common.-
Jo-A Lozano 4/21/2024 5:25 PMHappy Earth Day!!
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