Gáspár Annamária

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.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 5 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

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.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will reuse an "old" furniture either buying a second-hand one, refurbishing an old-fashioned one or making sure someone else is using one that I am not using anymore.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I spend 10 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will watch 3 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I will watch 5 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will watch 5 documentaries about education or work.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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.

I will watch 5 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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

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.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 20 minutes and collect 10 items of litter.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.