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Welcome to Earth Month Ecochallenge 2025: Conservation!

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2025: Conservation
April 1 - April 30, 2025
Attilio Lepore's avatar

Attilio Lepore

Greening of EU Italy

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 556 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water collection system
    installed
  • UP TO
    916
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1,668
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    3.0
    products
    replaced with sustainable alternatives
  • UP TO
    870
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Attilio's actions

Sustainable Innovation

Submit an idea on Emerson's Innovation Portal

Help Emerson get more sustainable through your innovative ideas

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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. 

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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.

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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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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.

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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!

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Land, Water, and Air

Reduce Food Waste

Wasting food also wastes water, energy, and resources. I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Replace a Product

Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 2 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.

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Health and Well-Being

Prepare for Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.

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Health and Well-Being

Reduce Refined Sugar

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

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Health and Well-Being

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 60 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

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Health and Well-Being

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 6 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

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Sustainable Innovation

Replace Old Bulbs with LED Bulbs

Energy-efficient lighting is a bright idea. I will replace 5 incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Land, Water, and Air

Collect Rain Water

Rainwater collection reduces water waste and supports gardens. I will install a rain barrel or collect rainwater to use for 1 outdoor tasks, such as watering plants or cleaning.

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land, Water, and Air
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money? What patterns did you notice in the food you threw away, and how can you address them?
    Attilio Lepore's avatar
    Attilio Lepore 4/29/2025 3:38 AM
    If I had an extra $1,500 a year, I would rather invest it in something meaningful—perhaps saving for travel, supporting a local charity, or buying higher-quality, sustainably sourced food that I would actually use. Realizing how much is wasted makes me think more intentionally about how I shop and eat.
    I’ve noticed that most of the food I throw away tends to be leftovers I forget about or fresh produce that spoils before I get to it. These patterns often come from overbuying, poor meal planning, or simply not storing food properly. To address this, I’ve started making weekly meal plans, shopping with a list, and being more mindful of expiration dates. I also try to get creative with leftovers and freeze extra portions when I can. Small habits like these not only reduce waste but also save money and help the environment.
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    • Arun Mecheri's avatar
      Arun Mecheri 4/29/2025 4:03 AM
      • Book Lover 📚
      • 15-DAY STREAK
      Great thoughts.
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    • Jeena Dennison's avatar
      Jeena Dennison 4/29/2025 3:49 AM
      • Exercise Lover 🤸
      • 16-DAY STREAK
      Good
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    • Mehul Menghar's avatar
      Mehul Menghar 4/29/2025 3:43 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • Community Builder 🤝
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      Great thinking and first step is always plan your food in advance. Also we are doing green peels tea for our balcony plans which give lots of vitamins for plants
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  • 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?
    Attilio Lepore's avatar
    Attilio Lepore 4/29/2025 3:37 AM
    i'm working to accomodate my family's rhythms and to get enough time to start the morning with some exercise outdoor. To do so, i'm anticipating the dinner time and consequently the bedtime. This enhances the effectiveness of the sleep and the feeling of being fresh and recharged in the moening.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you observe or experience while spending time outside, and how did it affect you? How does connecting with nature enhance your physical and mental well-being?
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    Attilio Lepore 4/29/2025 3:34 AM
    While spending time outside, I observed the subtle rhythms of nature—birds singing in the early morning, leaves rustling in the wind, and the warmth of sunlight filtering through the trees. These small, often overlooked details made me slow down and become more present. Being surrounded by nature helped me disconnect from the constant noise of daily life and technology, allowing me to reflect, breathe deeply, and feel grounded.
    Connecting with nature enhances my physical and mental well-being in many ways. Physically, walking or hiking outside improves my energy and sleep. Mentally, it reduces stress and anxiety, giving me a clearer mind and a greater sense of calm. Nature reminds me to live in the moment and appreciate simplicity, which helps me feel more balanced and resilient in everyday life.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now? What was the most challenging part of reducing refined sugar, and how did you overcome it?
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    Attilio Lepore 4/14/2025 1:09 AM
    I've never been "addicted to refined sugars. Participating to this challenge, though, made me think thoroughly to the advantages of cutting it and replace with healthier alternatives.
    Reducing or eliminating refined sugars from your diet can have significant health benefits. It helps stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and energy crashes. It also supports weight management, as refined sugars contribute to excess calorie intake and fat storage. Cutting back on sugar can improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and harmful cholesterol levels. Additionally, it can lead to better dental health, clearer skin, and improved mood and mental clarity. Overall, limiting refined sugars promotes long-term wellness and boosts overall vitality.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?
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    Attilio Lepore 4/14/2025 1:07 AM
    I tend to start each day with some exercise, generally crossfit or jogging or simply bodyweight exercising. If morning doesn't work for me that day, i try to recover during the day, maybe during lunch break or before dinner. Besides these exercises , i take every possible opportunity to walk, use stairs insstead of elevators and use bike sharing instead of taxis. The exercise keeps our body healtier, our mind sharper and more relaxed (thanks to the hormones released during the exercise) and encourage sociality and communication. Thee are all benefits that we can enjoy in the short and long term: they make our day brighter and our brain more prepared for the challenges, they help dispel the stress and, in the long term, they preserve us from illnesses.
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    Attilio Lepore 4/07/2025 3:14 AM
    A fun, green and healthy way to get back home after a night in the city: use a bike sharing service!!
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