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.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SIGN UP to our Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to remain up to date with the latest news and trends.

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

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

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.

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

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.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 7 items of litter.