

ARSH KHAN
"ACT Green Lifestyle: Appreciate-Celebrate-Target living a lifestyle that consciously works with nature."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,525 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO115conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO3.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,255minutesspent learning
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UP TO464minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO425minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO464minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
ARSH's actions
Economy & Communities
Chat With A Nonprofit
SDG 12
I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
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 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 15 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 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 3 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 4 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 5 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG 10
Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.
Health & Equity
Communicate Constructively
SDG 16
I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Donate Food
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Health & Equity
Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.
Climate & Ecosystems
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
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.
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.
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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ARSH KHAN 4/29/2023 11:48 PMDay 30 Fact:
The earth is currently in a climate crisis. From carbon emissions to rising sea levels to extreme weather events (e.g., drought, flooding, hurricanes, etc.), nature is being threatened due to unsustainable human practices.The solution? Sustainable development to maintain current needs while still preserving nature and its resources for the future. This means learning more about green technology, renewable energy sources and practices that prioritize our forests, land and water.-
Pallavi Sachan 4/30/2023 7:28 AMI recommend you collect all your feeds and share with me !
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week WebinarWhat did you learn during the webinar?
ARSH KHAN 4/28/2023 9:25 PMThe insights and efforts for a sustainable future. A common mindset to develop a better nature. The importance of SDGs for goal achievement. Learning never ceases. -
ARSH KHAN 4/28/2023 9:22 PMDay 29 Fact:
An astonishing 5 trillion plastic bags are used globally every year. Switching to reusable grocery bags could dramatically reduce this number.-
Pallavi Sachan 4/28/2023 11:56 PMEvery person has to do this!
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Prateek Gupta 4/28/2023 10:25 PMGood Point
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems TAKE EMERSON'S SUSTAINABILITY TRAININGWhat did you learn? What surprised you the most? Share with the team!
ARSH KHAN 4/28/2023 6:06 AMKey Facts I learned and got to know included: the three dimensions of sustainability, how the dimensions of sustainability interrelate, the similarities and difference between ESG, sustainability and CSR, difference between nature-based and engineered carbon removal solutions, measuring energy efficiency, & difference between conversion devices and passive systems. -
ARSH KHAN 4/28/2023 6:03 AMDay 28 Fact:
Despite advances in clean and renewable energy sources, 83% of global energy still comes from fossil fuels. It would take 18.5 billion solar panels to produce enough energy to power the whole of the United States. -
ARSH KHAN 4/26/2023 11:41 PMDay 27 Fact:
70% of our planet is covered by water. However, out of 70 percent, only 2.5 percent is fresh and what is accessible for human use is 1%.-
Prateek Gupta 4/28/2023 7:56 AMSave Water!!! -
Puneet Sharma 4/27/2023 8:22 AMWater is life...
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Watch a Documentary About Education or WorkWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
ARSH KHAN 4/26/2023 5:23 AMEducating Girls-BBC NEWS & Every girl deserves education:
Shows how over a long period have thought girls to be a lability and have been married at a very young age especially in remote areas, needs to be changed and a revolutionized approach to educate girls is necessary and need of an hour for better development of society. -
ARSH KHAN 4/25/2023 11:04 PMDay 26 fact:
For 2023, the theme for Earth Day is 'Invest In Our Planet'. The theme would be a continuation of the 2022 campaign. The theme is designed to influence people, governments and businesses across the world to work towards giving this planet a better and safer future. -
ARSH KHAN 4/24/2023 11:12 PMDay 25 Fact:
Donating used items can positively impact the environment because the process reduces the amount of trash disposed of in dumpyards.You can donate unused items such as clothes and toys rather than disposing of them in waste dumpyards.
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ARSH KHAN 4/24/2023 12:40 AMDay 24 Fact:
In 2016, three-quarters of the global urban population experienced air pollution levels at least 2.5 times higher than the air quality guideline value for particulate matter. According to recent findings, air pollution is currently one of the factors that contribute to premature death.-
Pallavi Sachan 4/24/2023 4:03 AMArsh, really appreciate the way you take out time and write your daily learnings! The intent of this entire month is this only! Kudos to your passion!
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