Erika Palomino

Shoes are one of the most carbon intensive items we buy. Donate your lightly used shoes to be given a second life. Donation box will be available near the café in WW (Starting April 5th) to make it easy!

Let's practice a sharing economy by bringing our books to share at Micro Motion! A table will be set out (April 17-April 21) in the West Wing near the café.

Join us to learn more about how our recycling gets processed at Boulder County Recycling Center. This will take place on April 19, leaving MMI at 12:30pm. Returning at 3:30pm. Details for signup will be shared via email.

Help us tackle sustainability challenges at Micro Motion. This will be a one-week online brainstorming opportunity on Mural to spark innovation. Mural link in your inbox! The main question at hand is - How can Micro Motion accelerate action toward our Net Zero target?

Come join on April 12th at 9:45am (departing MMI) to do our tour of Western Disposal (where Micro Motion garbage/recycling/compost goes to get sorted). This is certain to be informative!

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.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will replace 30 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.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

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 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

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

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.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

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

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I spend 120 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will install a heat pump in my home or business.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

Presented by Seth Harris (Director of Sustainability - Americas). Learn about Emerson's sustainability goals and the race to hit Net Zero by 2045. 12-1 PM White River