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Alexander König
"Let's learn some new sustainable habits - Let's Go!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
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- 1,696 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO47meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO48pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO1waste auditconducted
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UP TO1water footprintcalculated
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UP TO0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1,131minutesspent learning
Alexander's actions
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Action Track: Community
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.
Action Track: Community
ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.
Freshwater + Oceans
Learn About Water Justice in My Area
I will spend at least 10 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Reduce Animal Products
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day this week.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 10 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 10 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 15 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 15 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
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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Alexander König 4/30/2024 2:29 AM-
Julian Annison 4/30/2024 5:15 AMEnjoyed all your posts and banter Alexander - thank you -
Shahin Meah 4/30/2024 3:46 AMThanks Alexander for your helpful tips and bubbly enthusiasm -
Maheshwari Sangale 4/30/2024 2:51 AMNice
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Alexander König 4/29/2024 11:04 PM-
Julian Annison 4/30/2024 5:16 AMHmmn - raining here and cold ! -
Roxana Tanase 4/29/2024 11:52 PMno sun in Bucharest, only 🌧; maybe we can borrow some sunshine from you ☀ -
Alexandra Sabau 4/29/2024 11:32 PMIndeed, a sunny 22 Degrees in Romania as well. :)
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Alexander König 4/29/2024 8:23 AMShame on me... I failed my coffee target today - by far! On the other hand I'm proud that I kept my good resolutions to reduce coffee consumption for all the other days of this month. I guess that way I really developed a new sustainable (and healthy) habit.-
Julian Annison 4/30/2024 5:17 AMYou did well
Was it cheating if I made one, really, really, really strong coffee instead of the 3?
;-)
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Roxana Tanase 4/29/2024 11:56 AMIn România we have a saying “the exception proves the rule.” So keep up your positive trend, with or without ☕️ 🙂
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Alexander König 4/28/2024 10:10 AMFor me personally, it's always enjoyable to walk through a forest - the smell, the air, the sounds, the ground...-
David Roberts 4/28/2024 10:20 AM2nd that
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Alexander König 4/28/2024 4:08 AM-
Julian Annison 4/28/2024 1:09 PMInteresting that while I have been away on vacation, I heard quite a few different views about the existence of global warming and if we are the cause.
Made me realise how easy it is to forget that as a group of professionals we may all have differing views on many things, but all do have similar understanding on the environmental risks we face. -
Michel Ngamo 4/28/2024 9:15 AMAgreed -
Edgardo V. Chiari M. 4/28/2024 5:50 AMPowerful words indeed!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Alexander König 4/28/2024 4:04 AMSuch a day helps a lot to reflect about the own consumption, and waste. E.g. I had to apply a band aid to my son, which at the end is waste. The day also made me aware about the waste water I created, it's not solid waste but still... -
Alexander König 4/27/2024 6:17 AMIt’s the final weekend of this challenge and I try to stay without waste today!-
Edgardo V. Chiari M. 4/27/2024 7:07 AMThe most difficult task for sure. -
John Nita 4/27/2024 6:44 AMGood luck Alexander...you can do it!
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Alexander König 4/26/2024 5:12 AMHey Julian - it's Friday and we are waiting for your joke of the day!
I know you got one - let it out!! ;-)-
Julian Annison 4/27/2024 1:32 AMPosted you a quiz question instead from my day trip out yesterday -
Julian Annison 4/26/2024 10:22 AMI’m still working on it!
I think maybe a fun Friday puzzle this week
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Alexander König 4/25/2024 6:10 AM-
Michel Ngamo 4/26/2024 12:35 AMThanks for sharing Alexander, good stuff as always! -
Edgardo V. Chiari M. 4/25/2024 12:30 PMGood to know ! Thank you! -
ADELA HARLISCA 4/25/2024 6:24 AMWe've included a similar Safety, DE&I and Sustainability moment in our WIN Quarterly calls, energizing everyone for keeping their commitments for Eco-challenge. -
LITTY PHILIP 4/25/2024 6:11 AMThanks for sharing
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Alexander König 4/24/2024 8:07 AM-
Julian Annison 4/25/2024 5:48 AMVery good -
Tünde Benő 4/24/2024 12:02 PMThat was funny! 😅
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