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Mehul Menghar

Emerson Middle East & Africa

"Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals and communities to take action towards a more sustainable future. We believe that by making small, daily changes in our habits and behaviors, we can collectively make a significant impact on the environment and our communities."

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Participant Impact

  • up to
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    204
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • up to
    577
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    2.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • up to
    1,960
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • up to
    1.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • up to
    1.0
    donations
    made
  • up to
    3.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    153
    square feet
    community beautification
  • up to
    1,960
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    1.0
    trees
    planted
  • up to
    540
    minutes
    spent learning

Mehul'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

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG 6

I will spend 20 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

Completed
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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 5 documentaries about education or work.

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

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

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 5 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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 15
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

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

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 45 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 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Home food Waste composting

We are a family of four who are committed to living a green lifestyle. Every day, we generate a significant amount of green waste from our kitchen, including vegetable scraps, fruit peels. Instead of throwing them away, we have decided to compost them. Composting is a natural process that transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich soil that can be used for gardening. We collect our green waste in a compost bin that we keep on our little balcony garden. We add a layer of brown material, such as dried leaves or shredded paper, to the bin every time we add green waste to help balance the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio. Over time, the composting process breaks down the organic matter, and we are left with a rich, dark soil that is perfect for growing plants. We use this compost in our little balcony garden to grow herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Not only is composting a sustainable way to manage our green waste, but it also helps us to produce fresh, healthy produce right at home. Composting has become a daily habit for our family, and it has taught us to be more mindful of the waste we generate. We hope that by composting our green waste, we can inspire others to take small steps towards a greener lifestyle."

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

SDG 14, 15

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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  • Mehul Menghar's avatar
    Mehul Menghar 4/27/2023 2:44 AM

    As we continue to celebrate Earth Month, I came across an article on sustainability that caught my attention. Abu Dhabi's Masdar City is working on a fascinating project to transform the UAE's landfill waste into a plywood replacement. This innovative approach by Abu Dhabi company showcases how we can find creative solutions to reduce our waste and protect the environment.


    It's exciting to see how companies are taking an active role in preserving the planet, and it's a reminder that we all have a part to play in creating a sustainable future. Let's continue to support and promote initiatives like these that contribute to a cleaner and healthier world.

    https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/04/23/abu-dhabi-company-to-turn-uaes-landfill-waste-into-plywood-replacement/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=socialsharebtn

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    Mehul Menghar 4/25/2023 1:06 AM
    This Eid, my family and I celebrated with a sustainable approach to our holiday spending. While I'm not an expert in carbon emission calculations, I've noticed a visible difference in the impact of our actions. By adopting reusable stainless steel plates, spoons, and other items for cooking during camping, we were able to cut off a lot of plastic waste from just one family trip.
    To give you an idea, we were six people and had lunch, dinner, and breakfast in reusable SS utensils. By doing this, we saved the use of around 18 plates, 18 spoons, 18 glasses, and 18 bowls. Not only that, but we also avoided screen time at home and in hotels. Instead, my children spent quality time with their grandparents and played traditional board games in the open sky. This not only saved electricity but also improved family bonding.
    As a normal person, I'm trying to change my small habits and see the impact of each action on the environment. Thanks to the Earth Month Eco Challenge team for providing us with resources to understand sustainable ways of changing small habits. Let's continue to make conscious choices for a better and greener future

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    Mehul Menghar 4/23/2023 8:32 AM
    This Eid holiday, I have decided to apply my newfound knowledge on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embrace sustainable tourism by exploring a local place in the UAE.Explore Jebel Jais: I will explore the stunning mountains of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, which is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities such as hiking and zip-lining. Pack reusables: To reduce waste, I will pack my reusable utensils, water bottle, and containers to use during my camping trip. Minimize hotel stay: Instead of staying in a hotel, I will opt for a camping site to minimize my environmental impact. Refuse Air travel to outside UAE.

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    Mehul Menghar 4/21/2023 1:19 AM
    During this month I am going through lot of articles and reading books related to Sustainable way of leaving. I came across How We Use Water | US EPA, interesting post on common water usage area and how we can focus and save more water by changing our small habits. This study on US for water consumption.

    • The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home. Roughly 70 percent of this use occurs indoors.
    • Nationally, outdoor water use accounts for 30 percent of household use yet can be much higher in drier parts of the country and in more water-intensive landscapes. For example, the arid West has some of the highest per capita residential water use because of landscape irrigation.

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    Mehul Menghar 4/20/2023 2:50 AM

    Good afternoon! We're excited to share with you our latest sustainability efforts. Today, we took our first step towards using composted residual water in our garden. After 20 days of composting our food waste at home, we collected the residue water and diluted it with water before using it to water our plants.


    We're thrilled with the results we're seeing so far. Our plants are thriving, and we have a constant supply of organic fertilizer from our composted residual water. This water is rich in essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which help our plants grow naturally and healthily.


    By using composted residual water in our garden, we're not only reducing the amount of food waste that would have otherwise gone to a landfill, but we're also contributing to a more sustainable future. We encourage everyone to consider composting their food waste at home and using the resulting composted residual water in their gardens. It's a great way to reduce waste, improve soil health, and contribute to a greener and cleaner planet.

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    Mehul Menghar 4/19/2023 5:35 AM
    DO you know we can cook with whole carrot, i see this is sustainable cooking, love this , you can try as per your test The whole carrot by chef Kelvin Cheung?


    A carrot and burrata dish, made using carrot peel and carrot top greens, by chef Kelvin Leung.

    Celebrity chef Kelvin Cheung, who recently opened Jun’s in Downtown Dubai, says: “I absolutely love carrots. Be they raw or cooked, they are the perfect snack to munch on and contain so many nutrients.”

    The greens of a carrot are packed with vitamin A, calcium and iron, while the skin contains 50 per cent of the entire vegetable’s vitamin C and niacin. The inner part of a carrot contains xylem and, on the whole, this veggie is loaded with calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus.

    Recipe

    Serves 2 portions

    Ingredients and method for the marinara

    100ml olive oil

    50g onion, julienned

    50g garlic, sliced

    250g carrot peel, chopped

    1 bunch basil

    10ml red wine vinegar

    Salt and pepper, to taste

    Sweat the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add scrubbed and washed carrot peels.

    Cook over low heat and blend until smooth, then add the basil and stir for 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavour.

    Remove the basil, then season with vinegar, salt and pepper. Keep aside.

    Ingredients and method for the carrot pesto

    100g carrot top greens, blanched and squeezed

    50g spinach, blanched and squeezed

    30g garlic cloves

    100ml extra virgin olive oil

    25g Parmesan, grated

    1 lemon

    Kosher salt, to taste

    Put the carrot tops, spinach, garlic and Parmesan into a blender.

    Turn on a slow setting, drizzle in the oil. Blend until completely smooth.

    On low speed, add lemon juice and season with salt.

    Ingredients and method for the brown butter carrots

    3 carrots (use the ones you’ve peeled and lopped for the above two steps)

    Butter, kosher salt and lemon juice, to taste

    Cut the carrots (quantity, to taste) in even oblong shapes

    On low heat, stir them in a generous amount of butter until they are fully cooked and the butter is light brown.

    Season with kosher salt and a few drops of lemon juice.

    You can get like this or many by clicking on Three recipes to minimise food waste, using banana peels, carrot tops and stale bread (thenationalnews.com)





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    Mehul Menghar 4/18/2023 5:44 AM
    Refer and view the DHL way of sustainable future.

    DHL has set a target to lower the company's carbon footprint to below 29 million tonnes by 2030

    DHL has set a target to lower the company's carbon footprint to below 29 million tonnes by 2030. Besides, the company aims at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, said Kathrin Brost, VP, Global Head of GoGreen Program, DHL.

    In an exclusive interview to Sustainability Middle East (SME), Ms Brost said: "This will cost DHL almost 7 billion euros over the next ten years to launch a long carbon intelligence program.

    "DHL is very committed to create a sustainable future in all our regions. In order to do so we have developed a portfolio of different sustainability initiatives as a part of our ESG roadmap."

    Speaking about decarbonisation of transport and logistics, Ms Brost said that to achieve this, “there are two things you can really do - you can either burn less or you can burn clean”.

    In case of road transportation e-mobility (electrification) is going to play the key role. However, electrification requires battery and better charging infrastructure. In Dubai, DHL has launched an EV hub where batteries can be stored, repaired, recycled, and processed.


    DHL Has a Multi-Pronged Strategy to Accelerate Sustainability: Kathrin Brost - YouTube


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    Mehul Menghar 4/17/2023 3:33 AM
    Good afternoon, everyone! Today, my family and I harvested the varieties of chilies and herbs we've been growing in our balcony garden without any chemical fertilizers. It's been such a rewarding experience to see the pure growth of our plants, and to know that we're contributing to a healthier ecosystem.

    Using kitchen waste like orange peel water, garlic peel tea, banana peel tea, etc. to feed our plants has been a game-changer for us. It's amazing to see how much life our garden has attracted, including birds and bees. It's a small way for us to contribute to the planet's health, and we're grateful for the opportunity.

    If you're interested in starting your own garden, I encourage you to give it a try. It's easier than you think, and the rewards are worth it. Let's work together to create spaces that support the ecosystem and promote a healthier planet.




  • 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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    Mehul Menghar 4/16/2023 2:02 AM
    I went through the latest GIIN impact investment report for week and it's fascinating to see how investing for impact can make a difference. As someone who's been investing for over 24 years, I'm excited to set new goals for my investments that align with my values and help support future generations. Following learning I would like to share with you all.

    1) Identify your values and causes: Start by identifying the social or environmental issues that matter to you the most. Consider the issues you are passionate about and want to support with your investments.
    2) Define your investment strategy: Once you have identified your values and causes, decide on an investment strategy that aligns with your goals. For example, you might want to invest in renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, or affordable housing.
    3) Determine your impact metrics: Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) that you will use to measure the impact of your investments. For example, if you are investing in renewable energy projects, you might use metrics such as greenhouse gas emissions avoided or the number of people who gain access to clean energy.
    4) Set targets and timelines: Once you have identified your impact metrics, set targets for each metric and determine the timeline for achieving those targets. This will help you track your progress and measure the success of your impact investments.
    5) Monitor and evaluate your investments: Regularly monitor and evaluate the impact of your investments. This will help you determine if you are meeting your goals and making progress towards your desired social or environmental outcomes.

    What You Need to Know about Impact Investing | The GIIN

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    Mehul Menghar 4/15/2023 12:35 AM

    Top 10: Most Sustainable Travel Destinations Check out this article https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/top-10-most-sustainable-travel-destinations