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Ioana Bontas-Pop

Emerson Greening of EU Professional Tools

"To pursue wellbeing habits and inspire others to do the same."

Points Total

  • 50 Today
  • 101 This Week
  • 547 Total

Ioana's Actions

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

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

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Emerson ESG Report

Watch Emerson's ESG Report Walkthrough. Dive into the key transformations in environmental, social, and governance efforts.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 60 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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG 6

I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.).

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Take the first course in Emerson's Environmental Sustainability training program

In this first module, we will start by taking a step back and looking at the higher-level notions and mental frameworks that environmental sustainability is used and discussed within. We will look at the most elementary ideas that form the basis of sustainability or sustainable development in its broadest sense.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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  • Ioana Bontas-Pop's avatar
    Ioana Bontas-Pop 3/11/2023 3:17 AM
    Following the advice of our captain, Anca Laslau, to go outdoors this weekend, lead me to a very unexpected and marvelous encounter. It made my day full of light and joy.

    We are so privileged to have you Anca, as our captain! Thank you for your inspiration in motivating me to become, every day, a better version of myself.



  • Ioana Bontas-Pop's avatar
    Ioana Bontas-Pop 3/10/2023 3:37 AM
    Mindfulness quote of the day: "Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think". (Buddha)

  • Ioana Bontas-Pop's avatar
    Ioana Bontas-Pop 3/09/2023 7:47 AM
    You can inspire by walking the talk and this is how I will hold myself accountable.
    Join me!