Govind Joshi

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 2 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

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 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.

I will spend 5 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

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 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

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

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

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

I spend 5 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.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

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.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).