Stephanie Andersen
"My mission is to actively engage in sustainable living"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 936 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO192pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO48single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO33plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1hourvolunteered
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UP TO1treeplanted
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UP TO15minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO202minutesspent learning
Stephanie's actions
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
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
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.
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).
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 20 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 15 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.
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.
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
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 3 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Grow Local
I will research and plant a garden filled with native fruits, vegetables, and flowers to nurture local wildlife and ecosystems. I will find nearby nurseries that offer plants native to my area.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
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.
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.
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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Stephanie Andersen 4/14/2024 9:30 PMNature is our greatest ally: let's preserve it for future generations. 🌼🌷🍀-
Esther Chau 4/16/2024 10:27 PMAgree to this good statement :) -
雄 肖 4/14/2024 9:37 PMyes, let's do together.
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Stephanie Andersen 4/12/2024 1:27 AMSmall changes, big impact: make every day Earth-friendly 🌻🌳🍁 -
Stephanie Andersen 4/10/2024 9:25 PMThink green, act green, live green 🍀 -
Stephanie Andersen 4/09/2024 9:33 PMShop mindfully: only buy what you need🌻-
金良 马 4/09/2024 9:52 PMDo not buy the goods which not be used in our daily life.
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Stephanie Andersen 4/08/2024 9:33 PMMake sustainability a habit, not just a trend.-
William Sarmiento 4/20/2024 7:14 AMLet's go! -
Zanda Lodite 4/08/2024 9:39 PMTotally agree!
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Stephanie Andersen 4/07/2024 10:39 PMSustainability: the key to a greener tomorrow 🌺🍀-
RAMESH KUMAR 4/07/2024 10:46 PMTrue & agreed. -
Tanisha Kakroo 4/07/2024 10:40 PMSo true! -
Tanisha Kakroo 4/07/2024 10:40 PMSo true!
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Stephanie Andersen 4/05/2024 4:17 AMSustainability isn't just a buzzword -
Stephanie Andersen 4/04/2024 9:29 PMEvery small step towards sustainability counts. Whether it's choosing reusable products, supporting ethical businesses, or advocating for green policies, each action contributes to building a more sustainable world.-
Shijumon Viswambharan 4/04/2024 9:39 PMTrue! -
Anbazhagan K 4/04/2024 9:39 PMTo a better Future!!! -
Reynier Marcos 4/04/2024 9:35 PMagree to this! -
Ajay Patidar 4/04/2024 9:32 PMAgree. And every change starts from ourselves.
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Stephanie Andersen 4/04/2024 9:24 PMFrom reducing single-use plastics to conserving energy, every action counts towards building a more sustainable future -
Stephanie Andersen 4/04/2024 12:14 AMLet it be a good day for the Earth