IULIA CADAR
"Let's Go ... and bring color in our lives!!!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 55 TODAY
- 240 THIS WEEK
- 1,344 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO135meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.5pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO40plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO1,620minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO50treesplanted
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
IULIA'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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Reduce Animal Products
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
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.
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
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Action Track: Community
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 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
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
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 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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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IULIA CADAR 4/26/2024 10:33 AMSYSS Gardening Event ! ..
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Rossella Mimmi 4/26/2024 10:50 AMGreat activity 💚
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IULIA CADAR 4/26/2024 10:30 AMToday we organised în Cluj SYSS building a Gardening Event which we encouraged all employees to be involved in planting indoor plants and designing their own work place. We enjoined the preparations of the event , the planting activity and all the fun during the event. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
IULIA CADAR 4/26/2024 10:26 AMEmerson Cluj organised a Clean up Event in the campus and also nearby where Someș river is crossing by Emerson Campus. I was surprised how many people joined this event and how much they care about the environment. And I can say that we didn’t find so much garbage as we expected which really shows that people care on their surroundings and on their work place. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
IULIA CADAR 4/25/2024 12:09 PMDid you know that in Greece there is a law that is not allowing to put the toilet paper in the toilet but you have to use the bin? That’s why in all hotels and restaurants next to the toilet you’ll see a big bin 🗑️ special for this. And I saw that lately they even have this law printed on the toilet doors for awareness. A small step for a clean water 💦.-
Zubair Kubanoor 4/25/2024 12:15 PM
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IULIA CADAR 4/24/2024 12:40 PMMother Nature always surprises us!-
Vincent Esmenjaud 4/25/2024 11:19 AMVery nice 👍 😊 -
Bianca Reuter 4/24/2024 1:09 PMOur kids love to see 🌈 -
Prenie Ordonez 4/24/2024 1:08 PMawesome! -
Erica Bonanno 4/24/2024 1:05 PMgreat pic!
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IULIA CADAR 4/23/2024 7:08 AMI am proud that on this EcoChallenge this year, I had the opportunity to challenge myself and eat only meatless meals. I learned about how to cook them, I discovered a lot of recipes and new flavors.-
Bianca Reuter 4/23/2024 12:58 PMI had to cook some burgers and to be honest, since becoming a vegetarian I don't like the smell of fried meat at all anymore 🙈 -
NILESH D PATIL 4/23/2024 7:10 AMEnjoy Earth month ecochallenge 2024!!!
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IULIA CADAR 4/22/2024 11:54 AMVery fast and delicious dish: vegetables in wok and rise. The nutritionist is always saying that we should have as much as many Colors in our plate for a healthy meal.-
Alexander König 4/23/2024 3:05 AM -
Max Moncur 4/22/2024 11:57 AMwow, that looks so good
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IULIA CADAR 4/20/2024 11:19 AMEven if it was cold , today we spend time outside and do all kind of activities to keep us warm-
Corinne Aubert-Coan 4/21/2024 7:39 AMMove on !!!
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IULIA CADAR 4/19/2024 1:05 PMDid you know that spending time with family and friends is increasing the level of oxytocin and makes us more happy? So let’s play a bit … 🙂 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
IULIA CADAR 4/18/2024 8:45 AMIt was hard to understand what waste I do in such way to be able to plan and adjust properly to have a zero waste day. I planned and cooked the meal with a day before , I eat fruits which can be eaten without peeling them : apples 🍎 and blueberries 🫐 and I used only tap water 💧 using a glass.
I’ll try to be more aware on this aspect and to see how can I have more days of these.-
Corinne Aubert-Coan 4/18/2024 1:08 PMFor vegetable waste, you can as well compost and reuse in the garden !
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