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Katie Kloos

Emerson Twin Cities

"To practice healthy daily habits (eat, exercise, meditate & sleep), as well as participate in activities to increase my understanding & encourage others to embrace eco-friendly behaviors."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 65 THIS WEEK
  • 286 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    429
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    780
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    420
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Katie's actions

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!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Emerson Learn - Twin Cities Waste Streams

Complete the Twin Cities Waste Streams and Environmental Sustainability training in Emerson Learn.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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. 

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Begin a meeting with a “Sustainability Moment”

Kick off your meetings with a "Sustainability Moment" to keep environmental awareness top of mind. Even better, develop new "Sustainability Moments" tailored to your specific location and work, making the connection between sustainability and your daily activities even stronger!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative

Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative and implement 1 action under each of the pillars from the most appropriate persona.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 15 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 60 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy the Outdoors for 30 Minutes

Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

Join a Cleanup Effort

Working together to clean up public spaces helps the environment and builds community. I will participate in 2 community cleanup efforts in my neighborhood or local area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What changes did you make to improve your sleep, and how did they affect your day?

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    Katie Kloos 4/03/2025 12:38 PM
    • Climate Advocate 🌱
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    I did this last night but am recording it today. It's not uncommon to have to attend both early and late calls, recently as late as 11pm. It poses an extra challenge, so I try to be really aware of my schedule and make sure to have good habits to get sufficient sleep. Drinking more water and avoiding social media helps.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? Did you find it easy or challenging to meditate?

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    Katie Kloos 4/03/2025 12:32 PM
    • Climate Advocate 🌱
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    I actually did this after donating blood at work today. It was a bit challenging since I was feeling a bit dizzy, but I am sure meditating helped calm my mind.

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    Katie Kloos 3/24/2025 8:58 AM
    • Climate Advocate 🌱
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    I have always recycled and combated pollution. I'm dating myself but look up Woodsy Owl and think of me in grade school cleaning up litter around local tennis courts before playing. This year I intend to put extra focus into April's Eco Challenge, being more purposeful to learn & build even better habits.