

Lenka Karetkova
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,355 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO560gallons of watersaved
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UP TO590minutesspent exercising
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UP TO99more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0productreplaced with sustainable alternatives
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0sharing economyexplored
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UP TO1.0new placesexplored
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
Lenka's actions
Sustainable Innovation
Submit an idea on Emerson's Innovation Portal
Help Emerson get more sustainable through your innovative ideas
Empowering the Next Generation
Grow the Team!
Recruit at least 2 colleagues to join the Ecochallenge and introduce them to the mission. The more, the greener!
Community and Connection
Become a Sustainability Aficionado or Invite a Colleague!
Become a Sustainability Aficionado or invite one of your colleagues to join if you're already tuned into the program.
Community and Connection
Join your local Green Team or participate in an Earth Month activity organized by them
Get involved! Join your local Green Team to connect and work on local sustainability initiatives. Or, participate in one of the many Earth Month activities they've organized.
Sustainable Innovation
Take the Green Pill Trainings on Emerson Learn
Learn about sustainability by taking two Green Pill modules on Emerson Learn. Choose the topics that appeal to you most!
Land, Water, and Air
Save Water When Washing Dishes
Dishwashers can save water — if used wisely. I will only run the dishwasher when it’s full and skip the pre-rinse to reduce water and energy use. If I don't have a dishwasher, I will turn off the tap as often as possible while washing dishes.
Health and Well-Being
Exercise Daily
Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 20 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
Health and Well-Being
Audit Toxic Products in my Home
Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 10 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.
Community and Connection
Explore My Area
Discovering what’s nearby fosters a deeper connection to my community. I will explore 5 new places in my area, such as parks, historical sites, or local businesses.
Community and Connection
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.
Land, Water, and Air
Produce No Waste for a Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Health and Well-Being
Enjoy Fruits and Veggies
Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 5 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.
Land, Water, and Air
Conduct a Home Energy Audit
Reducing energy use helps protect the air and climate. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy and reduce pollution.
Sustainable Innovation
Replace Old Bulbs with LED Bulbs
Energy-efficient lighting is a bright idea. I will replace 4 incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health and Well-Being
Replace a Product
Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 1 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.
Sustainable Innovation
Choose a Product Made with Sustainable Materials
Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.
Land, Water, and Air
Take Shorter Showers
Conserving water helps protect this precious resource. I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!
Community and Connection
Attend a Local Event
Local events such as farmers' markets, festivals, or community meetings like town halls are great ways to feel part of a community. I will attend 2 community events to connect with others and learn more about my area.
Wildlife
Learn to Grow Plants Your Way
Growing plants can be rewarding and can create habitats big and small for wildlife. And, we can grow things almost anywhere! I will spend 30 minutes researching options for growing plants either inside or outside.
Wildlife
Plant (or Adopt) a Plant
Landscaping with native plants, gardening, and having plants inside can have benefits for nature and our health. I will plant or adopt a new plant or grow one from seeds and post a photo of it to the feed.
Sustainable Innovation
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
When companies and governments make large-scale changes to their products and practices, it makes sustainability more accessible to the masses, in turn creating further demand for sustainable products, and the cycle continues. I will advocate for improved, sustainable food packaging through petitions, letters, or by supporting brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging - and share my advocacy actions on the feed.
Community and Connection
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.
Health and Well-Being
Prepare for Extreme Weather
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.
Land, Water, and Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.
Empowering the Next Generation
Grow the Team!
Recruit at least 2 colleagues to join the Ecochallenge and introduce them to the mission. The more, the greener!
Participant Feed
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Lenka Karetkova 4/28/2025 7:52 AM-
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/28/2025 8:42 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Earth Advocate 📣
- 17-DAY STREAK
It’s wonderful to see how vibrant and alive everything looks after the long winter! 🚲☀️
Nature's fresh green energy is the best motivation to get outside and enjoy these beautiful days. Thanks for sharing this joyful moment, Lenka! 🌿💚 -
Ioana Ciortea 4/28/2025 7:53 AM- Foodie 🍱
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Lenka Karetkova 4/25/2025 6:26 AM-
Ioana Blidarean 4/28/2025 1:23 AM- Pet Parent 🐾
- 17-DAY STREAK
Love to see how you take action, as a team, and through the power of personal example! Keep inspire the others! -
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/25/2025 6:41 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Earth Advocate 📣
- 17-DAY STREAK
🌱 Go team Dolny! Love seeing this kind of energy! 🌧️🌼👏 Beautiful work and great team
spirit!
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Lenka Karetkova 4/24/2025 6:52 AM-
Jess Rosen 4/24/2025 7:00 AM- Plant Parent 🪴
- 17-DAY STREAK
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Lenka Karetkova 4/23/2025 8:03 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlifeAre you a gardener or house plant lover? Why or why not? What do you need to elevate your plant care skills?
Lenka Karetkova 4/22/2025 7:55 AMI don't consider myself either gardener or house plant lover, but I am learning, as I love flowers in the windows, smell of the nature and my own onions, garlic... not always it survives, but I still try. Also we need to teach our kids to love the nature, work with the soil, eat what we plant, so we all need to start from ourselves ;) -
Lenka Karetkova 4/22/2025 6:59 AM -
Lenka Karetkova 4/21/2025 11:28 AM-
Andrea Szilagyi 4/21/2025 11:49 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 17-DAY STREAK
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Lael Alecci 4/21/2025 12:10 PM- Parent 🐻
- 9-DAY STREAK
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Arunkumar Ayyalusamy 4/21/2025 11:51 AM -
Suresh L 4/21/2025 11:46 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Adventurer 🏔
- 18-DAY STREAK
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Lenka Karetkova 4/21/2025 11:28 AM-
Mariana Lazar 4/21/2025 12:44 PM- Community Builder 🤝
- 18-DAY STREAK
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Lenka Karetkova 4/21/2025 11:28 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlifeHow did it feel to plant something, and what kind of gardening did you do (indoors, hydroponic, outside in a garden, etc)? What did you plant and where? Feel free to share a photo to the feed!
Lenka Karetkova 4/20/2025 2:30 PMI planted today an onion! love it as an extra for grilling/barbeque etc...
as the garden is high above sea level, we never know, if it growth or not, but always hope, we'll see some results! so let's wait few more weeks and see, hope for the best.-
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/21/2025 12:27 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- Earth Advocate 📣
- 17-DAY STREAK
Onions are a staple in Romanian cuisine! 🧅 Honestly, there’s almost no dish without them. 😄 Plus, they help keep pests away in the garden, practical and delicious! Fingers crossed for a strong sprout! 🌱
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