
Leah Ruth Diaz
"Future generations will judge us not be what we say, but what we do - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf"
Points Total
- 0 Today
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- 951 Total
Participant Impact
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up to2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to519pieces of litterpicked up
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up to600gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to7.0documentarieswatched
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up to11square feetcommunity beautification
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up to1,125minutesspent outdoors
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up to2.0treesplanted
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up to1,780minutesspent learning
Leah Ruth's Actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG 14, 15
Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG 7
I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Basic Needs & Security
Commit to Sustainable Fashion
As per a report released by Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2018, the textile industry generates more greenhouse gas emissions as compared to aviation and international shipping combined. I commit to sustainable fashion by educating myself about clothing brand's production process and supporting brands that value ethical clothing; creating a capsule wardrobe; shopping secondhand clothes; buying only clothes that I need; and advocating sustainable fashion consumption.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that shows how sustainability / the energy transition already shows up in my daily life (e.g., electric vehicles, paper packaging…), and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
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.
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.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Sign up to Emerson's Sustainability Aficionados
SIGN UP to our Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to remain up to date with the latest news and trends.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG 10
Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.
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.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
Climate & Ecosystems
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 7 items of litter.
Feed
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Leah Ruth Diaz 4/30/2023 7:40 PMWhat will truly matter is that everyone sustain these actions. We owe it to the next generation. Congrats to all!-
Janet Serrano 5/01/2023 1:14 AMWuhoo!
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Leah Ruth Diaz 4/24/2023 2:53 AMExtreme heat waves may be our new normal, thanks to climate change. Is the globe prepared?https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/08/04/is-earth-prepared-for-extreme-heat-waves/10201634002/?gnt-cfr=1
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Leah Ruth Diaz 4/05/2023 8:03 PMGood read: Mindfulness and climate change: How being present can help our future
https://www.apa.org/international/pi/2018/10/mindfulness-climate-change#:~:text=Examples%20of%20mindful%20behaviors%20include,companies%20with%20more%20sustainable%20practices.
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Leah Ruth Diaz 3/05/2023 10:34 PMJust a friendly reminder: there is no planet B.