Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Elma Carolino

Emerson Manila

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
191 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

20

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

12

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Elma's actions

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 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar

On Wed 19th April, I will attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar to learn about the importance of individual action in our collective journey to sustainability.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

TAKE EMERSON'S SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING

I will take at least one of the Emerson Global Environmental Sustainability Training modules available on the Global Learning Center to learn more about this important topic for the company.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Carry My Trash

SDG 12

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 30 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 3 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Sign up to Emerson's Sustainability Aficionados

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Elma Carolino 5/01/2023 7:43 AM

Small things to care for our Earth starts our aim to save this planet for us and the future gen.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood Share Your Eco Habits

How do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?

Elma Carolino 4/25/2023 9:44 AM

I have been in Pescatarian diet since January. It helps good digestion and definitely a good BP. This and a 20-30 min daily Yoga makes me feel better and healthier.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

Elma Carolino 4/13/2023 7:24 AM

I refurb the old house where we are living. This includes changing all incandescent bulbs to led bulbs. I am paying lesser in my electric bills and keeping my house lighted at night.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Carry My Trash

What one thing will you do right away to reduce your waste? What is the second thing you will do?

Elma Carolino 4/04/2023 7:02 AM

I don't throw away peels from veg and fruits. Made an old paint container into a compost bin where I stock all the biodegradable, add brown paper on top to avoid foul smell and holes at the bottom to direct liquid to the soil underneath. Almost to the brim now. Once ready, will use as fertilizer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Plant a Tree

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Elma Carolino 4/03/2023 4:59 PM

When’s the best time to plant a tree? An old friend said it’s 20 years ago.
Me and my family moved in 2018 to a completely concrete paved industrial lot. It was so hot. My boys removed parts of the concrete pavement slowly and created a 9 ft x 5 ft pocket garden of native trees: Kalantas, Narra, Dao, Amugis and Kawayan. 5 years after, temperature is much lower and we enjoy the cool breeze these trees and plants bring in our home. Recently, our family is starting to grow seedlings of Balayong (Palawan Cherry blossoms) to plant and to share with friends who are plant enthusiasts.

When’s the next best time to plant a tree? It is NOW.

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