Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
Completed One-Time Action
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 120 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
Completed One-Time Action
Education & Livelihood
Stay on the Ground
SDG 11
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.
Completed One-Time Action
Basic Needs & Security
Advocate For Your Watershed
SDG 6
I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.
Uncompleted One-Time Action
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Completed One-Time Action
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Completed One-Time Action
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
Uncompleted One-Time Action
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation
SDG 5
I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.
Uncompleted One-Time Action
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 70 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.
COMPLETED 14 DAILY ACTIONS
Economy & Communities
Brainstorm Workplace Sustainability Improvements
Improving sustainability in the workplace is a group effort. We have the biggest positive impact when we get everyone involved. For the Singapore site, fill out the attached survey to help brainstorm ways we can make our workplace greener.
Completed One-Time Action
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce food waste
reduce food waste at canteen
COMPLETED 19 DAILY ACTIONS
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
COMPLETED 22 DAILY ACTIONS
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.
COMPLETED 16 DAILY ACTIONS
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.
Completed One-Time Action
Education & Livelihood
Organize a Book Club
SDG 4
I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.
Completed One-Time Action
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
COMPLETED 19 DAILY ACTIONS
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
Completed One-Time Action
Education & Livelihood
Host or Join a Cleanup Event
SDG 11, 17
Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.
Completed One-Time Action
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Completed One-Time Action
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Completed One-Time Action
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.
Completed One-Time Action
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.
Completed One-Time Action
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.
Completed One-Time Action
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.
Once we found out that Styrofoam is not recyclable, we all bring our own mug cups to the office. Let's all do our part to protect the planet by reducing our use of harmful materials like Styrofoam. By making small changes in our daily lives, we can make a big difference in creating a sustainable future for generations to come.