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Paola Diaz

LADC

"YOU IS KIND, YOU IS SMART, YOU IS IMPORTANT"

Paola's points

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,070 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    245
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    675
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1,355
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    5.0
    ideas and resources
    shared
  • UP TO
    23
    individuals
    recognized for sustainability
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    1.0
    sharing economy
    explored

Paola's actions

Soil and Food

Healthy habitsHealthy Eating Habits Conference

A wellness-focused conference centered on healthy eating habits, providing practical guidance from a nutrition expert to enhance overall well-being and foster sustainable lifestyle improvements.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal

LEARN ABOUT DONALDSON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Being prepared can save lives during emergency situations. I will tour my Donaldson facility to identify where the AED/Emergency Kits are located.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Work and Organizations

Recognize Someone’s Contribution

Recognition strengthens trust and connection. I will recognize 1 people in my organization for their contributions, showing appreciation that helps build resilience and morale.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join a Group

Belonging to a group can help build friendships and a sense of purpose. I will explore online or in-person groups or clubs that share my interests or goals and join a group to connect with others.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a Gathering

Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 40 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

What is resilience?

Share a Resilience Story

Stories connect and inspire us. I will share 3 resilience stories—either from my life, my community, or from a leader or culture I admire—through conversations, social media, or the event feed to help others see resilience in action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 10 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Soil and Food

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals meals each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 8 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Share My Why

Share My Why

I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet — and earn 15 points!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Swap and Share with Others

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 1 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Share My Why

Take the Earth Month Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

I will take a short survey about my experience to help the Ecochallenge team improve future events, earn a chance to win a prize, and earn 15 points!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Work and Organizations

Energy Efficiency in Action at Donaldson

Reducing energy use is the foundation of Donaldson’s decarbonization strategy. I will watch the video on this link to learn about energy efficiency opportunities and examples across our sites and submit a reflection through the reflection form in the Sharepoint link

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Work and Organizations

Zumba Lesson

The idea is to create an activity to build community with co-workers and exercise together as a team

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Tree Care Day

We will organize an activity with co-workers to water and build soil basins around the trees planted last year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Work and Organizations

Read Donaldson's FY25 Sustainability Report

Donaldson recently published their FY25 Sustainability Report, highlighting how we are embedding sustainability into the way we operate. I will review the FY25 Sustainability Report and a complete a short quiz to test my knowledge of Donaldson's sustainable practices.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What did you learn about your water footprint, and what changes felt most practical or surprising? How does this connect to resilience on a larger scale?

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    Paola Diaz 4/30/2026 8:25 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    Amazed by the calculation, but wondering if there is another more regional based. Location options were only within the US, wondering if the average per country is graded differently. For example, here in Mexico we do not usually use dishwashers or take baths.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What was the most rewarding part of bringing people together for a gathering? Did you experience any challenges in hosting, and if so, how did you overcome them?

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    Paola Diaz 4/30/2026 8:22 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    I´m a little shy but been part of a sports group has helped with this.
    I discovered that Flag Football community is awesome, very warm and supportive. Planned a scrimmage with another flag football team for them to practice and prepare for a tournament, and for my team to also practice and better integrate before our tournament begins. Enjoyed this activity, made good exercise and then had lunch with the team. Cannot ask for a better way to spend a Saturday.

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    Paola Diaz 4/30/2026 8:14 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    Thank you all for sharing your experiences and information during this month, hope we all keep the good habits and integrate them into our lifestyle from now on.

    • Arielle Kinch's avatar
      Arielle Kinch 4/30/2026 8:19 AM
      Yes, I hope we all continue these great habits throughout every month of the year!

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    Paola Diaz 4/29/2026 6:47 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    We are in the homestretch! Keep it up!

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    Paola Diaz 4/27/2026 10:02 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    Almost a year ago, my team and I planted a tree in the parking lot as part of the company's reforestation campaign. Today I´d like to remind us that these kinds of activities are not only about planting it but also taking care of it.

    August 2025 - April 2026

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    Paola Diaz 4/26/2026 4:03 PM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    Low keyway to reduce one time plastics is to have your favorite water container and carry it with you 24/7

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      Mary Hanks 4/26/2026 5:16 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      I have some wonderful water containers that I love because you can squeeze them to move the water so you don't have to apply suction or tip the container up. I bought a set of four, each with a different colored top (so a few of us can carry them without mixing them up), at a garage sale for a dollar.

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    Paola Diaz 4/24/2026 8:11 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    I heard someone said, "I miss real food" and I was like, isn't all real?
    He meant eating veggies, fruits, homemade meals, and not the ultra processed fast food we can easily access through apps. When did we stop knowing what's in our food?

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      Glenda Harrison 4/24/2026 8:24 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      Not only that, but we have bred so much nutrition out of our food for appearance and shelf life. There's a good book by Jo Robinson that talks about this.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Work and Organizations
    What sustainability practices would like to see more companies adopt?

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    Paola Diaz 4/24/2026 7:44 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    Home Office. I think is a great way to save energy, reduce emissions and improve wellness.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What story did you share, and how did it feel to share it? Did telling or hearing resilience stories shift how you think about strength and adaptability?

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    Paola Diaz 4/23/2026 11:44 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    During work lunch, we tend to engage in small talk, but took this challenge as an opportunity to change the conversation to more meaningful topics and share stories with my coworkers about work and life experiences that have made us stronger. Now we know a little more about ourselves and can appreciate everyone´s abilities during hard times.

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    Paola Diaz 4/23/2026 11:35 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    You do not have to wait for once a year, make everyday earth day!