Saikiran C
"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 35 THIS WEEK
- 772 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO103milestraveled by bus
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UP TO103milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,423pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO166pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO13poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO6.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO345minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Saikiran's actions
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.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
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.
Action Track: Community
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.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
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 (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Action Track: Community
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Land + Forests
Compost Food Waste
Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 1 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Land + Forests
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.
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.
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
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that is connected with this year's theme of Nature Conservation & Biodiversity (for example an urban park, bee hives, birds and other animals...) and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
Action Track: Community
ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.
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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Saikiran C 4/14/2024 8:59 PM“When you put the whole picture together, recycling is the right thing to do.”-
GARIMA BHATIA 4/23/2024 3:59 AMCORRECT -
Gudla Santosh 4/18/2024 10:55 PMTrue -
Maheshwari Sangale 4/14/2024 10:46 PMTrue...! By recycling our materials, we create a healthier planet for ourselves and future generations.
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Saikiran C 4/11/2024 9:37 PM“Be part of the solution, not part of the pollution.”-
Gudla Santosh 4/21/2024 6:17 AMNicely said -
Govind Joshi 4/11/2024 9:43 PMwell said
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Saikiran C 4/10/2024 9:25 PM“We are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to.”-
Gudla Santosh 4/18/2024 7:08 AMTrue
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Saikiran C 4/09/2024 10:57 PM“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.”-
Gerard van Boven 4/09/2024 11:01 PMThomas Fuller was a visionary person... already 500 years ago!
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Saikiran C 4/08/2024 7:49 PM“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.”-
Megha Gola 4/08/2024 8:31 PMWell said.
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Saikiran C 4/07/2024 8:11 PM" Sustainability, ensuring the future of life on Earth, is an infinite game, the endless expression of generosity on behalf of all "
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Saikiran C 4/05/2024 8:28 PMWaste isn't Waste until We waste it.
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Saikiran C 4/04/2024 11:43 AM“There is no medicine you can take that has such a direct influence on your health as a walk in a beautiful forest.”
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GARIMA BHATIA 4/07/2024 8:59 PMAMAZING -
Shashank Dubey 4/04/2024 7:33 PMNice words.
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Saikiran C 4/02/2024 5:01 AM"Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. We must constantly strive to do better, to be better stewards of the earth and all its inhabitants."-
Gudla Santosh 4/05/2024 1:40 AMWell said brother
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Isamara Oliveira 4/02/2024 5:11 AMIt is true, if everyone does a little and improves their habits every day, we will have a more sustainable world.
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Saikiran C 3/31/2024 10:28 PM“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
every Individual need to take small steps towards Sustainability, This leads to Big Differences in future-
ARSH KHAN 4/01/2024 5:12 AMVery well quoted.
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