Jem Lagao
"Every day should be Earth day."
POINTS TOTAL
- 45 TODAY
- 370 THIS WEEK
- 1,338 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO9.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
Jem's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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.
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
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 30 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
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
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
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
To kick off Earth Month, I will attend a webinar by the Emerson Sustainability Team on April 1 to learn ways to help conserve natural biodiversity from WWF and Rural Rising experts/advocates.
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.
Action Track: Community
JOIN OR CREATE A GREEN TEAM AT EMERSON
I will continue to contribute to Emerson's environmental sustainability goals beyond April by learning more about the Global Green Teams Network, joining a team near me, or maybe even creating a new team.
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
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that is connected with this year's theme of Nature Conservation & Biodiversity (for example an urban park, bee hives, birds and other animals...) and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
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.
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.
Land + Forests
Carry My Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me this month, to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will post on the feed my reflections, conversations, and actions I will take moving forward.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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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Jem Lagao 4/27/2024 11:09 PMHappy Sunday, eco warriors! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Jem Lagao 4/26/2024 8:13 PMPlanting a tree energizes mental, physical, spiritual health as it reconnects us with nature and allows us to contribute one seedling at a time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Jem Lagao 4/26/2024 8:55 AMIt was hard to let go of the convenience of single-use plastics and wrappers. But it was also surprising to know that I did not have to sacrifice a lot. I actually still was able to do things normally that day! I just really need to be mindful of the things I consume and throw away. -
Jem Lagao 4/26/2024 8:51 AMWhy did the applicant tree apply for a senior post? Because it's now ready for Nature roles. 🙊
Happy Weekend! 🌞🌏 #HRecoJokes-
Jone Clara David 4/27/2024 12:06 AMBecause it's now grown to a higher position 😋
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Jem Lagao 4/25/2024 3:41 AMVolunteering not only keeps the fire of my advocacy burning in me but it also encourages other community members to take action and do the same. It becomes a ripple effect of good deeds!-
Krystel Grace Dimalibot 4/25/2024 11:08 PMThe fact that you'll bring joy and contribute to the common good is very fulfilling!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Calculate My Carbon ImpactWhere in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?
Jem Lagao 4/25/2024 3:39 AMSurprisingly, I emit most carbon on travel. Perhaps it's time for me to learn how to ride a bike or just enjoy the peace and calmness of walking! -
Jem Lagao 4/25/2024 2:50 AMWhat do bats usually ask during job interviews? "How much is your night differential?" 🦇
Happy Thursday! 🌞🌏 #HRecoJokes-
Franz Guillermo 4/25/2024 11:02 PMhahaha -
Vanessa Illah Toling 4/25/2024 3:38 AMHAHAHAHAHA -
Janna Liwanag 4/25/2024 3:13 AMFunny!
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Krystel Grace Dimalibot 4/25/2024 3:01 AMHello, we are on the same shift! -OWL
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Jem Lagao 4/24/2024 3:26 AMWhy did the clown fish fail the background check? Because it gets involved in anemones!
Happy Wednesday! 🌞🌏 #HRecoJokes-
Janna Liwanag 4/25/2024 3:13 AMhahaha funny again! -
Franz Guillermo 4/24/2024 10:46 PMtook me some time to process, te Jem 🤣 -
Krystel Grace Dimalibot 4/24/2024 7:20 AMI think that clown fish is funny 😁
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Jem Lagao 4/22/2024 6:09 PMWe're from talent acquisition, of course we won't stop until we dig deep into the earth's core to know why you left your previous job. 🤣
Happy Tuesday! 🌏🌞 #HRecoJokes -
Jem Lagao 4/21/2024 5:52 PMWhy is the earth one of our best hires? Because it's well-rounded.
Happy Monday! 🌏😁 #HRecoJokes-
Janna Liwanag 4/25/2024 3:15 AMSuper funny! -
Janet Serrano 4/22/2024 8:34 PM😁😁 -
Niña Lauren Bringas-Dumantay 4/22/2024 6:53 AMI love the way the Earth rotates because it really makes my day. 😅 -
Jone Clara David 4/22/2024 12:10 AMhahaha :D -
Leah Ruth Diaz 4/21/2024 9:50 PM
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