Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Jorge Lizano

Emerson Costa Rica-Go Green

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
906 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

7.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

560

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

690

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1,845

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

450

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1,845

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Jorge's actions

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

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 18
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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 20 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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 30 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN

I will take at least one photograph that shows how sustainability / the energy transition already shows up in my daily life (e.g., electric vehicles, paper packaging…), and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.

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

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
Climate & Ecosystems Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar

What did you learn during the webinar?

Jorge Lizano 4/21/2023 9:26 PM

In my opinion, the webinar was great and the content was really helpful! All we need is to make a few tweaks to make this a better place for everyone. Let's not forget the history behind this worldwide effort, and let's keep forming new habits and invite others to join in too.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Jorge Lizano 4/21/2023 9:11 PM

I would say mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. We definitely have to prioritize mental health more than anything else.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

Jorge Lizano 4/21/2023 9:05 PM

It's been a big help to me to develop greater emotional regulation, and the ability to respond to challenges with calmness and clarity.

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Jorge Lizano 4/21/2023 9:00 PM

It was an excellent ride. Glad to have taken part, picked up some knowledge, and created new habits. Staying on track is the new mission!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

Jorge Lizano 4/21/2023 8:36 PM

Here are my recommendations: - Kiss the Ground (2020), - 2040 (2019), and - An Inconvenient Truth.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills

What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?

Jorge Lizano 4/21/2023 8:11 PM

I should do this more often. It will definitely help me identify areas where I can reduce usage, such as turning off lights or appliances when not in use, conserving water, etc.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

Jorge Lizano 4/21/2023 8:07 PM

I watched Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret. The documentary examines the effect of animal agriculture on the environment and puts a lot of emphasis on reducing meat and dairy consumption as a means to promote sustainability and combat climate change. It's definitely worth checking out!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems TAKE EMERSON'S SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING

What did you learn? What surprised you the most? Share with the team!

Jorge Lizano 4/08/2023 8:38 AM

I believe the material was well-designed and concise. The content was organized logically and easy to follow, making navigating through the material and absorbing the information simple. I highly recommend this training to anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge and skills in this area.

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