Esther Chau
"Be the Right Peer to support Environmental (Earth Month Eco challenge) to Do Things Right and Move Other Peer's Hearts to Follow."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 95 THIS WEEK
- 1,698 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO78meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO38treesplanted
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UP TO1,067minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,423minutesspent learning
Esther's actions
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 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
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 15 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 5 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 2 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 2 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 2 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
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.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
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
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
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
Grow Local
I will research and plant a garden filled with native fruits, vegetables, and flowers to nurture local wildlife and ecosystems. I will find nearby nurseries that offer plants native to my area.
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
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 2 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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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Esther Chau 4/30/2024 6:36 AMEndangered Species:
Interested news to share on critically endangered monkey spotted in Singapore
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Esther Chau 4/29/2024 10:50 PMForest Friendly Foods:
I learn to "Find the Frog" every week during groceries time.
When I share it to my friends, they will look at me in a shock face and ask What Frog ah....?
From here, I am able to take opportunities to share with them to buy sustainability products to love our mother earth :) -
Esther Chau 4/29/2024 3:08 PMDay 30 - eco challenge:
Today the last day to finish up this month challenge in April 2024.
Never thought that i am able to complete up the 1 month challenge and my first intention to start this (It's just try}.
Today is also my most memorable day for me to join this Digital platform and engage with the participants in this game.
Let us moving forward with this sustainability DNA in our Daily activities :)-
Akalya v 4/30/2024 6:19 AMWell done !!, keep it up!! -
Aria Villalvazo 4/29/2024 3:12 PMGreat Job .!!
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Esther Chau 4/29/2024 7:06 AMAn inspiring Quote that touches me to share:
Perseverance is not giving up. It is the ability or quality of being someone who continues to make an effort to achieve their aims until the end, even when this is difficult or takes a long time...
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Esther Chau 4/29/2024 5:41 AMDaily Action - 30 for 30 in nature:
From this daily action, i learn to be more positive in handling unforeseen challenge in daily activities, i learn how to manage stress in looking at the beautiful nature that i have miss out before this eco challenge started due to load of busy in times at work or at home, and i learn how to look at different perspective to advise people how to manage stress, instead of looking at them angrily....-
Zenden Khoza 4/29/2024 5:48 AMWhat a beautiful reflection! It's incredible how spending time in nature can have such a profound impact on our well-being and perspective. Through this daily action, you've not only found positivity in handling challenges but also discovered the restorative power of nature in managing stress. Your newfound ability to see things from different perspectives and offer advice with empathy is truly inspiring. Keep embracing the beauty of nature and spreading positivity—it's a wonderful gift to yourself and those around you! 🌿💫 #NatureHeals #PerspectiveShifts
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Esther Chau 4/29/2024 5:10 AMDay 29 - eco challenge:
Switch mode to Gear 2 to finish up the two days countdown challenge. Gonna miss this memorable one month challenge from this digital network platform :) -
Esther Chau 4/28/2024 7:55 AMWhat is Low Carbon Day?
A "low carbon day" is a day where people strive to minimize their carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption, using sustainable transportation, opting for eco-friendly practices, and supporting initiatives that mitigate environmental damage. It's about raising awareness of climate change and promoting sustainable living.
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Sarah Vigliotti 4/29/2024 6:19 PMThank you for sharing. I will have to look for some of these events near me. -
Shirisha Dubbaka 4/28/2024 8:28 AMInformative -
Vedika Patil 4/28/2024 8:02 AMNice
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Esther Chau 4/28/2024 7:33 AMBest Natural way to release stress at work or at home or anywhere ….
Takeaway. Natural strategies, which can help to reduce anxiety symptoms: -- regular physical activity,
- aromatherapy,
- deep breathing,
- mindfulness,
- chamomile tea,
- time management strategies and
- enjoying nature :)
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Shubham Verma 4/28/2024 7:44 AMTrue
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Esther Chau 4/28/2024 7:21 AM28th April 2024 (What is the special day today?)
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Today is a special day that bring meanings - making the place safe and healthy measures people should also be aware of safety standards that every organization can adopt. Every year, National Safety Day is observed to highlight safety measures and explore ways to make the office a safer place for people. -
Esther Chau 4/27/2024 8:19 PMSharing Nature view of sunrise, around 8am. A good view to share during the 5KM run today, Good job and Thumb up to all participants who supported the Safety & Low Carbon run ...
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Anu dheebha 4/27/2024 8:30 PMBeautiful sunrise!!
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