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Knut Riegel
"Ways To Make a Positive Impact on the World"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO0.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO30poundswaste composted
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UP TO1waste auditconducted
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UP TO252pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1water footprintcalculated
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UP TO14advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO3public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO3hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1treeplanted
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UP TO1,160minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO158minutesspent learning
Knut's actions
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Land + Forests
Carry My Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me this month, to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will post on the feed my reflections, conversations, and actions I will take moving forward.
Land + Forests
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
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
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
Land + Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
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.
Land + Forests
Compost Food Waste
Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
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
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 2 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
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
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 2 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 3 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 10 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
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.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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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Knut Riegel 4/29/2024 9:36 PMLets Go! Last few hours for this years challenge-
Maren Sonnenberg 4/30/2024 3:48 AMThank you for keeping us on the path. -
Eric Nilsson 4/29/2024 11:01 PMLets finish the challenge!
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Knut Riegel 4/29/2024 9:33 PM-
Rita Haikin 4/29/2024 11:55 PMWow, sehr schön :) -
Eric Nilsson 4/29/2024 11:01 PMEin sehr schönes Bild!
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Knut Riegel 4/28/2024 10:34 PMKnow when the sun approaches the horizon and the skies are red in color?
I love such an amazing sunset we had yesterday evening-
Tony Böttcher 4/29/2024 6:10 AMawesome picture :)
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Knut Riegel 4/28/2024 1:19 AM-
Lisa Corsten 4/28/2024 9:37 AMNice picture ☺️
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Knut Riegel 4/26/2024 10:56 PM-
Tony Böttcher 4/26/2024 11:57 PMGood attitude, but in our current society it is very difficult to reduce plastic consumption. You have to plan ahead a lot to be successful here, because you're tempted everywhere by things wrapped in plastic
Have a nice weekend Knut :)
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Knut Riegel 4/25/2024 11:06 PMNature is in emergency mode, time is running out, and ecologists warn once again. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, it is necessary to halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
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Knut Riegel 4/24/2024 9:14 PMEndspurt Leute, unsere täglichen Gewohnheiten und Routinen greifen. Lasst uns weiter Gas geben und positive Veränderungen beiführen.-
Eric Nilsson 4/27/2024 9:51 AMNur noch wenige Tage, durch halten 💪
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Knut Riegel 4/23/2024 11:09 PM
Good Morning Team DACH-‚Running mountains‘, or better to say general uphill runs with altitude meters can be physically and mentally exhausting, cant they? But when you reach the top, any roadblocks or struggles you may have had along the way fade and make room for a deep sense of accomplishment, correct?Below symbolic picture of my run last night, when I took a short break after arriving and then carried on. Today is April 24th and thus the 24th day of our EarthMonth EcoChallenge, let's go ahead the last few days and stay active. Everything willpay off in a few days!!-
Eric Nilsson 4/24/2024 12:13 AMLet´s GO!
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Knut Riegel 4/23/2024 11:08 PMGood Morning Team DACH-‚Running mountains‘, or better to say general uphill runs with altitude meters can be physically and mentally exhausting, cant they? But when you reach the top, any roadblocks or struggles you may have had along the way fade and make room for a deep sense of accomplishment, correct?Below symbolic picture of my run last night, when I took a short break after arriving and then carried on. Today is April 24th and thus the 24th day of our EarthMonth EcoChallenge, let's go ahead the last few days and stay active. Everything willpay off in a few days!! -
Knut Riegel 4/22/2024 10:34 PM-
Claudia Zimmermann 4/23/2024 10:49 AMDid not know that. Amazing number -
Eric Nilsson 4/22/2024 11:34 PMwow, what an incredible number
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