Pam Perry

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).

Each day use your mason jar to fill with everything you would otherwise put into trash. Use the form provided in the Eco Challenge email to sign up!

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

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.

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 spend 20 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.

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.

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.

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?

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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