Christine Arias
"Cultivating a sustainable future through mindful practices."
POINTS TOTAL
- 45 TODAY
- 333 THIS WEEK
- 1,570 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO79pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO265minutesspent learning
Christine's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
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.
Action Track: Community
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.
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.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
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
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 15 minutes each day researching what biodiversity is, how biodiversity positively impacts our world, and how the loss of biodiversity harms it. I will share what I learn on the feed.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 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
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 15 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
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.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
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.
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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
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.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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.
Land + Forests
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
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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Christine Arias 4/26/2024 5:50 PMUse it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.-
Czarhina Ng 4/26/2024 6:36 PMefficiency and optimization! -
Rizza Thomas 4/26/2024 6:11 PMyes! less is better :)
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Christine Arias 4/26/2024 2:56 AMEven though it was hot and the road was rough, it didn't stop Emerson Manila from helping people who need clean water. I'm really proud of this team!-
Czarhina Ng 4/26/2024 3:13 AMThe heat and the humidity during the donation activity was exhausting. But the smiles and words of gratitude made the experience heartwarming. Kudos to all who joined and helped us in this activity.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Christine Arias 4/26/2024 2:41 AMWe visited Brgy. Laiban, Tanay, Rizal to donate water filters. Despite being only 42 kilometers away from my home, they lack access to clean water. Through our volunteer efforts, we donated 88 water filters, providing clean water to 440 households. While this may not suffice for everyone in the community, it can already make a significant difference for those who received them. -
Christine Arias 4/24/2024 10:33 PM“We can sit back, do nothing and watch our planet be destroyed. Or we can take action, become advocates and start making lifestyle choices which are kinder to people and the planet.” – Kira Simpson-
Augusto Luis Labos 4/25/2024 1:33 AMTHERE IS NO PLANET B -
Esther Chau 4/24/2024 10:45 PMBe apart to stay responsible to make the correct action and change the lifestyle and love our earth. Thumb up! -
Raghavi S 4/24/2024 10:39 PMWell said..!
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Christine Arias 4/24/2024 3:18 AMThe future will either be green or not at all - Bob Brown-
Augusto Luis Labos 4/24/2024 3:39 AMThanks for sharing
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Personal Waste AuditWhat are the results of your waste audit and what did you learn? How can you reduce your waste going forward?
Christine Arias 4/23/2024 4:24 AMI learned that most of our waste stems from food, I am committed to adopting more mindful purchasing habits. I plan to create a detailed meal plan to ensure that I only buy what is necessary.-
Czarhina Ng 4/24/2024 12:50 AMSalute! -
Nadia Valeza 4/23/2024 8:37 PMproud of u -
Augusto Luis Labos 4/23/2024 4:46 AMv good
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Christine Arias 4/23/2024 12:44 AMOnly 7 days left --- go Emerson Manila Sustainability Team!
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Augusto Luis Labos 4/23/2024 2:06 AMthis is a nice photo thank you
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Christine Arias 4/22/2024 12:24 AMHappy Earth Day! Let this day be a reminder to incorporate environmental awareness into every decision we make 🌱
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Augusto Luis Labos 4/22/2024 10:19 PMWow that's a huge TREE -
Nadia Valeza 4/22/2024 3:47 PMHappy Earth Day!! -
LITTY PHILIP 4/22/2024 12:25 AMNice pic!
Happy Earth Day
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Christine Arias 4/20/2024 11:31 PMThree weeks of being mindful ♻️-
Marion Francis Baylon 4/21/2024 7:17 AMHoping to make this a habit outside of April :)
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Christine Arias 4/19/2024 7:18 PM"Buy less, choose well, make it last." - Vivienne Westwood-
Mary Hanks 4/19/2024 7:53 PMI quoted your quote and credited you in my feed. I hope that was okay. These really are wise words. -
Augusto Luis Labos 4/19/2024 7:35 PMTrue -
Mary Hanks 4/19/2024 7:31 PMThis seems like a very practical shopping philosophy. The principles are simple, though they require a lot of effort. However, it pays off in the end when you've saved money AND used fewer natural resources because you bought fewer and longer-lasting items. -
Czarhina Ng 4/19/2024 7:23 PMShort but loaded! 👍
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