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Roxanne Makena

Emerson MEA - HQ - SYSS Dubai

"Be sustainable. Be mindful."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 45 TODAY
  • 135 THIS WEEK
  • 692 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    112
    expressions of gratitude
    shared
  • UP TO
    677
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    68
    random acts of kindness
    completed

Roxanne's actions

Community and Connection

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to 2 people or perform 4 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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. 

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Save Water When Washing Dishes

Dishwashers can save water — if used wisely. I will only run the dishwasher when it’s full and skip the pre-rinse to reduce water and energy use. If I don't have a dishwasher, I will turn off the tap as often as possible while washing dishes.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 10 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Innovation

Choose a Product Made with Sustainable Materials

Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.

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?


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    Roxanne Makena 4/30/2025 12:29 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    As the Eco Challenge 2025 comes to an end, it has been a stark reminder to intentionally take proactive measures that contribute towards building a sustainable future for all of us.

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    Roxanne Makena 4/28/2025 10:15 PM
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    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Sustainable practices offer us the opportunity to revitalize our environment.

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    Roxanne Makena 4/27/2025 11:30 PM
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    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Making a more conscious effort to play my part by picking up litter.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? Did you find it easy or challenging to meditate?

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    Roxanne Makena 4/27/2025 8:42 AM
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    • 17-DAY STREAK
    In my experience, meditation is a good tool for emotional regulation.
    Take the time to check-in with yourself today :)

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    Roxanne Makena 4/26/2025 11:08 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Got some steps in, and enjoyed the sunrise today.

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    Roxanne Makena 4/23/2025 10:43 PM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Be mindful. Be sustainable.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What sustainable product did you purchase, and how does it align with your values?

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    Roxanne Makena 4/17/2025 2:44 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Using a mug or coffee cup instead of a paper cup aligns with my goal to reduce waste, but allows me to have more hot chocolate too!

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    Roxanne Makena 4/17/2025 2:27 AM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 17-DAY STREAK


    Seaweed (Kelp) Farming - something different:

    Unlike agriculture on land, kelp and bivalve mariculture, sometimes called “marine permaculture,” does not require clearing land or using harmful inputs like pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

    Benefits:
    1. Farming the red algae Asparagopsis taxiformis can help us reduce methane emissions from cattle.
    2. Kelp derivatives can help restore soil health and stimulate crop growth.