Ioana Bontas-Pop
"To pursue wellbeing habits and inspire others to do the same."
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO925minutesspent learning
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UP TO806minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO578pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO100square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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Ioana's actions
Health & Equity
Support Public Transit
SDG 10, 16
Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
Health & Equity
Donate Food
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
Basic Needs & Security
Advocate For Your Watershed
SDG 6
I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.
Climate & Ecosystems
Advocate for Water Habitat!
SDG 14
I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG 9
Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 60 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
Climate & Ecosystems
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture
SDG 14, 15
I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.
Climate & Ecosystems
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.
Economy & Communities
Chat With A Nonprofit
SDG 12
I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG 14, 15
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
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.
Education & Livelihood
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG 11
Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG 7
I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Stay on the Ground
SDG 11
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG 10
Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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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Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/30/2023 12:10 AM-
Alexander König 4/30/2023 3:05 AMYou are so right! Was an amazing month with lots of learnings and great momentum in the Emerson group. Proud to see how everyone stayed commited to their objectives.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Support Public TransitHow can/do residents get involved in community decision making in your area? What stakeholders are involved in the economic aspect of planning decisions in your community?
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/30/2023 12:03 AMThe residents can get involved using forum tools to allow for online community discussion where people can comment on various discussion topics and “vote” on them. The Town Hall is organizing online meetings where citizens can attend and debate different proposal before being selected.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 11:56 PMAs an investor I always look at a company's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) or the sense of duty to positively serve society, before investing. And as example I have started to invest in a clean and renewable energy ETF. Moreover, I am lucky enough to work for a company that is focused on driving innovation for a greener future.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Chat With A NonprofitWhat was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 11:34 PMThe nonprofit organization I learnt about is called "One hot meal". This non profit provides a hot meal to the people in the community that are most vulnerable and not as fortunate to be able to have a hot meal every day. They cook in kitchens equipped with own funds or rented in the community. They haven't taken a week off since they have started and they continue to make plans for the future because nothing compares to the feeling of having contributed to the community you are a part of and by helping the less fortunate. You can either volunteer to cook or to donate food.
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Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 3:30 AM-
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 11:26 PMGreat to hear that, Anna! Well done! -
Anna Selders 4/29/2023 12:12 PMI did the same today 🤩
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 1:44 AMIt surprised me to see how much I can save on energy consumption and costs by unplugging the electronics I do not use frequently and by reducing the water temperature. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 1:39 AMA smart thermostat will be able to learn my household's patterns and adjust heating and cooling accordingly. This will reduce the use of heating and cooling systems when nobody is home for significant periods of time, which translates into saving costs.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Plant a TreeHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 1:27 AMI think by being a role model and talking about it in your community. For example, reducing car use and use of fossil fuels. Shifting away from car use towards use of more sustainable transport modes such as public transport and cycling or using a full electric car etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Advocate for Equitable Food AccessHow is food equity and access linked to a sustainable future?
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/29/2023 1:23 AMFood equity is the right to adequate food. Is a universal human right that is realized when all people have physical and economic access at all times to adequate food or the means for its procurement, without discrimination of any kind. Since the 1990’s, people started to eat more processed and fast foods. Our food systems are also becoming more uniform as the variety of crops we farm and consume has fallen dramatically, replacing the wholesome and nutritious diets of the past. One causal factor is today’s mischievous marketing strategies supported by culturally dominant narratives, which affect our consumption patterns and eating habits.To ensure a more sustainable future we should focus on healthy, sustainably produced and culturally diverse food choices that need to be provided and promoted. Greater state investments, recovery of confidence in cultural heritage and better financing of destitute groups are vital.