Muskan Mittal
"We are not above nature, we are a part of nature."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 671 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO37plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO43plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO25advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO170minutesspent learning
Muskan's actions
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Climate + Air
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Land + Forests
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 2 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 10 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 20 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Freshwater + Oceans
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 5 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Learn About Water Justice in My Area
I will spend at least 15 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Action Track: Community
JOIN OR CREATE A GREEN TEAM AT EMERSON
I will continue to contribute to Emerson's environmental sustainability goals beyond April by learning more about the Global Green Teams Network, joining a team near me, or maybe even creating a new team.
Action Track: Community
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.
Action Track: Community
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that is connected with this year's theme of Nature Conservation & Biodiversity (for example an urban park, bee hives, birds and other animals...) and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
Action Track: Community
ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.
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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Muskan Mittal 4/18/2024 8:44 PM"Land is not just the ground beneath our feet; it's the foundation of life itself. From vast forests teeming with biodiversity to fertile soil that sustains our crops, land provides us with essential resources and habitats. However, unchecked urbanization, deforestation, soil degradation, and improper land management threaten the health of our land ecosystems. It's crucial for us to prioritize sustainable land use practices, protect natural habitats, and restore degraded lands to ensure a healthy environment for future generations. Let's work together to conserve and steward our land for the well-being of all living beings."
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Muskan Mittal 4/18/2024 8:41 PM"Wildlife is not just a beautiful aspect of our planet; it's an essential part of our ecosystem. From the majestic elephants roaming the savannah to the tiny insects pollinating our flowers, every creature plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature. Yet, many species are facing unprecedented challenges due to habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. It's crucial for us to prioritize conservation efforts to protect these valuable members of our global community and ensure a sustainable future for all life on Earth. Let's celebrate and safeguard our wildlife for generations to come!"
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Muskan Mittal 4/14/2024 9:20 PM"In time human gets used to almost anything, but the problem seems to be that technology is advancing faster than they can adjust to it. I think it’s time we started applying the brakes, slowing down our greed and slowing down the world.” -
Muskan Mittal 4/14/2024 9:09 PMWhat new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?
I've learned that many skincare products use excessive packaging that contributes to environmental waste. I advocate for more sustainable options like recyclable or refillable packaging to reduce this impact. -
Muskan Mittal 4/14/2024 9:05 PM" Wilderness is not a luxury but the necessity of the human spirit."-
clindon edward 4/14/2024 9:09 PMwell said...
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Learn About Water Justice in My AreaWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Muskan Mittal 4/14/2024 9:00 PMPolluted water and lack of access to clean water affect everyone, but particularly vulnerable communities suffer the most. People in such communities often face health issues like diarrhea, cholera, and other waterborne diseases. Lack of clean water also impacts agriculture, leading to food scarcity and economic instability. Additionally, women and children may have to travel long distances to fetch water, affecting their education and overall well-being.-
preeti yadav 4/14/2024 9:09 PMWater is the driving force of all nature. -
Ajay Patidar 4/14/2024 9:05 PMEverything is connected. We heard and learnt about the food cycle. by that system, if one of entity is polluted/contaminated, complete chain is affected. In one or more ways it is going to affect us all. Agree some vulnerable communities are directly affected, but nobody is left unaffected.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Muskan Mittal 4/10/2024 9:35 PMWe can switch to reusable options like a travel mug for coffee and tote bags for vegetables and groceries. These alternatives are more sustainable and can help reduce waste. -
Muskan Mittal 4/10/2024 5:48 AM"We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one There can be no 'plan B' because there is no 'planet B'."-
Jingming Hu 4/10/2024 6:15 AMGreat
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Muskan Mittal 4/10/2024 5:42 AMI learned that we consume a significant amount of plastic, which is harmful to the environment and wildlife. To reduce my plastic consumption, I will prioritize using reusable items such as bags, bottles, and containers, opt for products with minimal or no plastic packaging, and properly recycle or dispose of plastic waste.-
Majinajasmi Kunhalakath 4/10/2024 5:53 AMGood
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?
Muskan Mittal 4/10/2024 5:00 AMOne place plastic surprised me was in my kitchen. I found it in nearly every food packaging item, from condiment bottles to snack wrappers.
Switching to reusable glass containers and silicon food wraps was a game changer for reducing plastic waste in my Kitchen.