Josephine Arevalo
"Taking action for a healthier planet."
POINTS TOTAL
- 40 TODAY
- 453 THIS WEEK
- 1,031 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO130plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO132plastic strawsnot 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 TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO29advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO55minutesspent learning
Josephine's actions
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 60 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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
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.
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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 24 hours in my community.
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.
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
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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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Josephine Arevalo 4/27/2024 7:28 PMDay 28 of #EcoChallenge2024. Let's Go! -
Josephine Arevalo 4/27/2024 1:50 AMEmbrace the power of conscious consumption.-
Tattaya Sanyia 4/27/2024 2:10 AMAgreed
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Josephine Arevalo 4/27/2024 1:45 AM"It is not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change" - Charles Darwin -
Josephine Arevalo 4/26/2024 9:30 PM
Yesterday, Emerson Manila in partnership with Waves 4 Water, took action to provide cleaning drinking water to those in need by donating water filters in Tanay, Rizal. Together, we're making a tangible difference in improving access to safe water around the world. #WaterForAll #CommunityImpact-
Ashwini Tamboli 4/26/2024 10:08 PMGreat. -
Rinu Babu 4/26/2024 9:39 PMgreat
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Josephine Arevalo 4/26/2024 9:18 PMWorking with others in the clean up activity in Las Pinas Wetland park made me feel empowered and connected to my peers. Seeing the tangible results of our efforts, such as cleaner park or litter free surroundings, fills me with pride and motivates me to continue contributing to the well-being of my community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Josephine Arevalo 4/26/2024 9:15 PMI researched advisories on eating fish in my region and found recommendations to limit consumption of certain species due to contaminants like mercury and PCBs. Upon reflection, I realize that my diet choices may not fully align with these guidelines. To ensure compliance, I'll be more vigilant about choosing low-mercury fish and limiting consumption of high-risk species. Additionally, I'll explore plant-based alternatives to further reduce my environmental impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in CleaningWhat did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?
Josephine Arevalo 4/26/2024 9:05 PMI learned that many ingredients in conventional cleaning products can harm water quality and biodiversity due to chemicals like phosphates and synthetic fragrances. Switching to eco-friendly alternatives can mitigate these impacts. Yes, I tried making my own cleaning products using simple ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils. It went well - they were effective, affordable, and eco-friendly! -
Josephine Arevalo 4/26/2024 8:59 PM
From humble beginnings to flourishing growth! Check out the transformation of my fairy castle cactus from Day 1 March 2020 to now! It's incredible to see how much it has thrived with care and attention. #PlantGrowth-
Ariel Manalo 4/27/2024 12:10 AMWow! -
Jose Xavier 4/26/2024 9:23 PMWow very nice -
Anu dheebha 4/26/2024 9:19 PMWow very nice! -
Bhavish Arunkumar 4/26/2024 9:04 PMWow, it is amazing!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Josephine Arevalo 4/26/2024 8:39 PMI learned that my water footprint extends beyond direct consumption to include the water embedded in products I use and the food that I eat. To reduce and be aware of the water I use, I plan to adopt water-saving habits such as fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and being mindful of my diet's water footprint by consuming less water-intensive foods. Additionally, I'll prioritize supporting organizations and practices that promote water conservation and sustainability.-
Devi Venkatasubramanian 4/26/2024 8:44 PMGood info -
Devi Venkatasubramanian 4/26/2024 8:43 PMGood info
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Josephine Arevalo 4/26/2024 8:34 PMVolunteering enhances the community by providing essential services, fostering social cohesion, and addressing local needs. It changes my relationship with the community by deepening my sense of belonging, building connections with fellow volunteers and residents, and empowering me to make a tangible, positive impact in the places where I live and work.