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Ann Lloyd

Emerson Twin Cities

"I continue to try to live my values and minimize my footprint on this earth with each choice I make."

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    advocacy actions
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    community event
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    documentary
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    donation
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    volunteered
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    items
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    12
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
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    285
    minutes
    spent learning
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    480
    minutes
    spent outdoors
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    100
    pieces of litter
    picked up
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    116
    pounds of CO2
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    public officials or leaders
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    270
    square feet
    community beautification
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    tree
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    water footprint
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Ann's actions

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

Climate & Ecosystems

Advocate for Water Habitat!

SDG 14

I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG 2

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 1 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 60 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

Share Your Eco Habits

SDG 11

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Share my eco message with community

I will post a sign or poster to share my value. I will make yard signs for others that may want to do the same.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Support Public Transit

SDG 10, 16

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Create A Readiness Plan

SDG 9

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Replace Manual Thermostats

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

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
    Basic Needs & Security Advocate For Your Watershed
    What watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?

    Ann Lloyd's avatar
    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:47 AM
    We are very "water blessed" in the Upper Mississippi watershed, which makes our stewardship even more important for those downstream from our great northern state.

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:39 AM
    The month ended with less than a bang (forgot to check in two Saturday's in a row), but what a great month of focusing on sustainability, learning lots of new things, getting outside and doing volunteer work, and connecting with my team! Way to go Emerson!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:37 AM
    People can be so misguided! The energy for cooking on an electric stove comes from fossil fuels. Pick your battles people!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:26 AM
    I don't travel much by air so this isn't a huge sacrifice. I've enjoyed learning more about this facet of conservation though.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your Community
    What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:24 AM
    Some places I've never been. We have a beautiful region to explore.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Research Impact Investing
    After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:23 AM
    I will continue to learn more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Support Public Transit
    How can/do residents get involved in community decision making in your area? What stakeholders are involved in the economic aspect of planning decisions in your community?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:22 AM
    What a debacle our light rail transit has been!! Too much power in the hands of the un-elected.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Create A Readiness Plan
    What was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:18 AM
    Still working on my plan, but have made some progress. Have saved links to some of the resources.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Plant a Tree
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:06 AM
    We've had to take down several trees since buying our property (too old and failing or too close to structure -- various reasons) so I've still got a number to plant to "break even."
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
    What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?

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    Ann Lloyd 4/30/2023 5:04 AM
    I am slowly converting my lawn to other types of landscape. I'm not willing to water grass like all my neighbors. We put a fence around all our garden boxes to keep out deer and put down mulch for the pathways. So much easier and looks nice!