Zachery Borer

We are getting together to plant our first food garden in the Boulder Campus. Bring your veggies, herbs, or flowers seedlings and come help build this garden with us. There were seeds left over from the Seed Swap Event, which will get planted too. We will have three big planters (10 x 3 x 1ft) filled with nice soil ready to be sowed. Wednesday, April 30th at 2 PM by the Bocci Court outside the West Wing Expansion Let's close the celebrations of Earth Month with golden keys, looking towards fruitful healthy harvests in the near future.

Help to clean up Winchester Circle, earn some extra steps for the Fitness Challenge and enjoy all the benefit of being outside in the beautiful Colorado weather.

Dishwashers can save water — if used wisely. I will only run the dishwasher when it’s full and skip the pre-rinse to reduce water and energy use. If I don't have a dishwasher, I will turn off the tap as often as possible while washing dishes.

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

The PRIDE ERG invites the Boulder Campus to the Earth Month and EcoChallenge Kickoff. Learn from Seth Harris, Pride Chair and Director of Sustainability in our Sales organization, about all the sustainable projects that Emerson is driving with our customers. "Greening by" activities enable Emerson to help its customers improve their environmental sustainability performance through the implementation and use of our products and solutions.

Connect with your fellow growers, sharing tips and tricks. Bring your extra seeds and plant propagations to swap with colleagues. April 9th from 11 AM to 12 PM at White River No seeds? No problem! We will share planting tips and tricks, all are welcome to attend! More, click on the link.

Become a Sustainability Aficionado or invite one of your colleagues to join if you're already tuned into the program. 

Get involved! Join your local Green Team to connect and work on local sustainability initiatives. Or, participate in one of the many Earth Month activities they've organized.

Kick off your meetings with a "Sustainability Moment" to keep environmental awareness top of mind. Even better, develop new "Sustainability Moments" tailored to your specific location and work, making the connection between sustainability and your daily activities even stronger!

Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative and implement 1 action under each of the pillars from the most appropriate persona.

Learn about sustainability by taking two Green Pill modules on Emerson Learn. Choose the topics that appeal to you most!

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spending 30 minutes learning about local pollinators and why they are so important.

Repurpose your athletic sneakers by donating them at the MMI Cafeteria drop-off bin. The Boulder Green Team will carry your donation to One World Running, which is an all-volunteer non-profit that redistributes those shoes to developing countries. If you don't have shoes to donate, consider spreading the word around or making a cash donation to One World Running.

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 15 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

Innovation can create a more sustainable world. I will spend 15 minutes learning about new materials, technologies, ideas, or practices that help solve environmental challenges and improve our planet's future.

Being a responsible tourist means not disturbing wildlife and choosing eco-friendly tour operators and destinations that prioritize wildlife conservation and respect animal welfare. I will spend 30 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.

Growing plants can be rewarding and can create habitats big and small for wildlife. And, we can grow things almost anywhere! I will spend 30 minutes researching options for growing plants either inside or outside.