Alina Negru
"Think Sustainable Act Responsible"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 250 THIS WEEK
- 1,190 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO23pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO49single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO544gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO969minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO612minutesspent learning
Alina's actions
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings 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.
Action Track: Community
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
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
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Action Track: Community
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 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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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Alina Negru 4/26/2024 5:44 AMFour more days to go. Let’s go!-
Tattaya Sanyia 4/26/2024 6:18 AMYes.. let's go!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Alina Negru 4/26/2024 5:43 AMIt feels great. It’s amazing to see how we come together and clean up the river bank in our proximity.-
Jingming Hu 4/26/2024 6:13 AMCome on, brothers and sisters. -
Ann Lloyd 4/26/2024 6:01 AMWay to go Cluj Team! You set the bar!
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Alina Negru 4/25/2024 4:43 AMWhat a nice webinar we had yesterday On EcoChallenge: Conservation&Action -
Alina Negru 4/25/2024 1:20 AM5 more days ro go. For the Cluj colleagues please join me tomorrow on the Cleanup event.-
Ionut Cadar 4/25/2024 1:33 AMLet's get our hands dirty :)
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Alina Negru 4/24/2024 11:53 AMView from our kitchen this evening. It’s so energizing to see how the forest is becoming greener everyday-
Emese Macavei 4/24/2024 10:01 PM“In every wood in every spring there is a different green.” – J. R. R. Tolkien
Lovely!🌳🌲😊 -
Cameron Maddox 4/24/2024 11:59 AMNice!
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Alina Negru 4/24/2024 11:49 AM6 more days from Our EcoChallenge-
Faheem Afzal 4/24/2024 12:03 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINARWhat did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?
Alina Negru 4/24/2024 11:48 AMEven though we knew most of the information it’s still painful to realize our negative impact of certain actions -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
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Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/24/2024 4:19 AMAnd also it develop a deeper sense of belonging and connection with the people and places around them -
Kiran Ware 4/24/2024 1:38 AMTrue!
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Alina Negru 4/24/2024 1:06 AMSome of you asked about the forest Lillyof the Valley. Here it is -
Alina Negru 4/24/2024 12:35 AM6 more days from our EcoChallenge month . Let’s keep focusing.-
Andreea Fratila 4/24/2024 1:12 AMLess than a week left, awesome challenge this year!
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