Monalyn Esmenda
4/30/2023 4:33 AM
Before, I do not bring my own tumbler or mug, I realized that it is more hygienic and very sustainable. All we have to do is to take time and reflect on our actions everyday.
Monalyn Esmenda
"My personal mission is to help and support an environmentally sustainable world. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 885 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO16treesplanted
Monalyn's actions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Share Your Eco HabitsHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Monalyn Esmenda 4/30/2023 4:29 AMTurning off our computers/laptops on time helps conserve energy. And with extra time, we can do other things like grow plants, clean the house and spend quality time with our loved ones. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Carry My TrashWhat one thing will you do right away to reduce your waste? What is the second thing you will do?
Monalyn Esmenda 4/30/2023 4:08 AMI will review and re-assess the things I use that causes waste and think of ways to lessen them. The second thing I will do is discuss with my family and plan further. -
Monalyn Esmenda 4/26/2023 5:55 PMUse a reusable shopping bag or "eco bag", you can decrease the resources used on plastic bag production and disposal and protect the environment from plastic pollution. In this way, you save money, look stylish and enjoy a better quality of life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Monalyn Esmenda 4/25/2023 4:40 PMWhen we wash our clothes, we reuse the water to also clean the front house area. :) -
Monalyn Esmenda 4/24/2023 5:42 PMMy family loves to plant, we have mango trees, tomato plant, eggplant, okra, winged beans, papaya, avocado, bell pepper, insulin plant, sambong, oregano, aloe vera, gumamela, bougainvillea, wild flowers, etc. Papa's newest baby is the cucumber plant, and now it has 2 fruits. :) -
Monalyn Esmenda 4/18/2023 6:44 PMClimate change is making us all think about the way we use water. You may not realize it, but how you shower, clean your dishes and water your garden impacts the environment.
Saving water has never been more important, and by making a few small changes at home, you'll not only reduce your water use, but you can also save energy and money on your water bills, too.
Here are some ways you can save water at home:- Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks.
- Install water saving showerheads and ultra-low-flush toilets.
- Take shorter showers.
- Never use your toilet as a wastebasket.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator.
- Rinse vegetables in a full sink or pan of water.
- Fully load your dishwasher.
- Rinse dishes in a full sink or pan of water.
- Wash full loads of clothes.
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Monalyn Esmenda 4/17/2023 4:51 PMHere are some tips from the DOE to conserve electricity and also save some cash from high electricity bills:
1. Regularly maintain air-conditioners.
By regularly cleaning the filters and condensers of a one horsepower conventional air-con unit, you will save PHP100 monthly.
2. Turn off the lights when not needed.
Turning off one light bulb for six hours will save you PHP25 a month.
3. Use LED lights.
Convert your lighting system from compact fluorescent light to light-emitting diode or LED as it saves as much as 50 percent of energy.
4. Unplug unused electric appliances.
Leaving unused electric appliances on standby still consumes energy. For example, a cathode-ray tube television and its digital box on standby mode still consume 16 watts, which is equivalent to PHP57.60 wasted electricity in a month.
5. Clean your fridge and avoid opening it longer than necessary.
Do not open the refrigerator for a longer time since refrigerator door opening accounts for seven percent of the consumption assuming you open the fridge door 42 times in a day. -
Monalyn Esmenda 4/17/2023 4:49 PMLED's use up to 90% less energy and last much longer than other lighting types. A good quality LED bulb can last 3 to 5 times longer than a CFL and 30 times longer than an incandescent bulb. LEDs emit very little heat which reduce the risk of combustion and burnt fingers. In comparison, incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat and CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) release about 80% of their energy as heat.
Switch to LED's, they are much safer, sturdier, long lasting and easier to install. -
Monalyn Esmenda 4/07/2023 9:50 PMAccording to the United Nations' (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization, uneaten food, including peel, generates 8%-10% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. (Food rotting in landfills releases methane, the most potent greenhouse gas.). So everyday, we use vegetable and fruit peelings as fertilizer to our plants on our rooftop, this is cheaper than buying fertilizer, plus, you help eliminate pollution.